Coder III- Cardiology

WellSpan Health•Chambersburg, PA

About The Position

Collects, reviews, retrieves and codes Evaluation & Management codes, and major procedures (surgical procedures, anesthesia reports, radiology reports/procedures) and other services for Medicine/Surgical practices, based on data from medical records and reports for quality assessment, audit and billing purposes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3 years Relevant experience.
Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based Upon Hire Required or Certified Medical Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Outpatient Coder Upon Hire Required or Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required and Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Cardiology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified ENT Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Pediatric Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Rheumatology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Urology Coder Upon Hire Required or Radiology Certified Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Gastroenterology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified General Surgery Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Professional Coder Dermatology Upon Hire Required or Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Ophthalmology Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder Upon Hire Required
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Performs chart audits, reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
Reviews operative reports and other documentation and assigns appropriate diagnosis (ICD-10), procedure codes ( CPT-4), and other services (HCPCS) for final billing.
Research and process invoice corrections.
Reviews and analyzes coding/billing procedures.
Presents training and feedback concerning medical coding, compliance, and reimbursement to physicians/providers.
Coordinates and implements reimbursement improvement activities with staff and providers.
Meets WellSpan Coding Compliance Guidelines.
Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation as required.
Maintains professional growth and development.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.