Certified Professional Coder

St. Luke's Hospital - MO • Kirkwood, MO

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About The Position

Responsible for overseeing medical coding for St. Luke’s Medical Group practices, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Assign and sequence codes for medical services rendered in assigned practices. Conduct audits and coding reviews to ensure documentation is accurate and precise across all practices, and review audit results with providers. Provide coding education and updates to providers on a regular basis. Provides coding support and serves as a resource for coding questions and insurance resolutions. Analyzes coding data, and submits reports to Medical Group administration. The position requires a thorough understanding of ICD-10 coding, E&M coding, practice management and EMR software, and a good working knowledge of claims procedures, and insurance company regulations. Requires accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and other partners. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year medical coding experience required
• CPC or equivalent certification
• Thorough understanding of ICD-10 coding, E&M coding, practice management and EMR software
• Good working knowledge of claims procedures, and insurance company regulations
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and other partners

Nice To Haves

• Professional coding and ambulatory EMR experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing medical coding for St. Luke’s Medical Group practices
• Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
• Assigning and sequencing codes for medical services rendered in assigned practices
• Conducting audits and coding reviews to ensure documentation is accurate and precise across all practices
• Reviewing audit results with providers
• Providing coding education and updates to providers on a regular basis
• Providing coding support and serves as a resource for coding questions and insurance resolutions
• Analyzing coding data
• Submitting reports to Medical Group administration

Benefits

• Day one benefits package
• Pension Plan & 401K
• Competitive compensation
• FSA & HSA options
• PTO programs available
• Education Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees