Certified Coder for Central Admin in NE Portland
About The Position
Join us at The Oregon Clinic as a full-time Certified Coder (Hybrid/Remote). Work alongside a collaborative team of patient-focused colleagues in our thriving Central Administration office. Every person at TOC makes a difference in our mission of delivering world-class care with kindness and empathy. As a member of our team, you have the opportunity to make a valuable impact within the local community and our ecosystem of care. By providing patients and internal and external stakeholders with a consistent, efficient, and easy experience, you’ll help ensure that patients at The Oregon Clinic receive the highest value care tailored to their needs. Using excellent customer service and communications skills, your primary duties in this role include: Responsible for ensuring that all procedural and diagnostic codes used by TOC comply with all application rules, laws and healthcare industry standards as well as coding to maximize reimbursement within the legal and ethical constraints. Assigns accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier codes to physician services ensuring appropriate and accurate billing. Meets productivity benchmarks as defined by management and supported by performance metrics. Maintains a minimum of 95% coding accuracy. Reviews coding as requested and provides corrections and feedback to the requestor. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in coding for healthcare physical therapy is required.
- Current Coding Certification from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or from any accredited body that credentials professional coders is required.
- Participates in continuing education units every 2 years for verification and authentication of expertise.
- Knowledge of CPT procedure and ICD-10 coding, basic principles of A/R management, and overall billing functions in a medical clinic setting.
- Knowledge of overall healthcare payment system (FFS, PPOS, HMOs, capitation, etc.) and local players (Regence Blue Cross, Providence Health Plans, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, work independently, and effectively multitask.
- Excellent attendance and work ethic.
- Positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, physicians and other team members.
- A commitment to patient-focused care, privacy, and safety.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with coding in other multispecialty healthcare settings is a plus!
- Prior Electronic Medical Record (EMR) EPIC experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring that all procedural and diagnostic codes used by TOC comply with all application rules, laws and healthcare industry standards as well as coding to maximize reimbursement within the legal and ethical constraints.
- Assigns accurate CPT, ICD-10, and modifier codes to physician services ensuring appropriate and accurate billing.
- Meets productivity benchmarks as defined by management and supported by performance metrics.
- Maintains a minimum of 95% coding accuracy.
- Reviews coding as requested and provides corrections and feedback to the requestor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Healthcare: Employee is 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
- Financial Wellbeing: Generous 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account options
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off plus 9 paid holidays annually
- Wellness Support: Robust wellness program and employee assistance services
- Commuter Benefits: 70% of Tri-Met transit pass covered
- Additional Perks: Employee discounts and optional benefits like Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
