Certified Medical Records Coder

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a Medical Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently. Every day you will accurately translate patients’ medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards. To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time. Applies coding principals consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and company policy. Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charge for assigned providers. Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered. Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear or missing documentation in the medical record. As needed, provides education to Physicians and Providers on coding and documentation. Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers. MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN ARIZONA

Requirements

• Must currently reside in Arizona
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year Professional fee coding experience
• Must possess one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPCA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P)

Nice To Haves

• 2 years surgical professional fee coding experience
• GECB and Cerner experience

Responsibilities

• Applies coding principals consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and company policy.
• Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charge for assigned providers.
• Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear or missing documentation in the medical record.
• As needed, provides education to Physicians and Providers on coding and documentation.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees