Coder Physician
About The Position
The Coder Physician abstracts, codes, sequences, and interprets clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, professional-fee, and clinical medical records. The role assigns accurate principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures, using technical coding principles and reimbursement expertise. It abstracts pertinent medical data into software programs and encoders, follows official coding guidelines, and identifies codes for physician-provided services and procedures for reporting and billing. The position maintains compliance with regulatory, accreditation, state, and federal requirements, as well as company policies, including HIPAA and compliance policies. The coder tracks and documents productivity in specified systems, meets client-defined productivity levels, and maintains a 95% quality rating. This is a full-time position, generally Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it may occasionally require long hours and weekend work. The position operates remotely from a home office and requires minimal travel, up to 5%.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an AAPC- or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program.
- At least two to four years of current production coding experience in both acute care and professional-fee coding.
- A Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS-P, or equivalent coding credential is required.
- At least two years of recent, credentialed Professional Fee coding experience.
- At least two years of recent Pro-Fee Hospitalists and Palliative Care coding experience.
- At least two years of Epic experience.
- At least two years of 3M experience.
- Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by AHIMA, AMA, AHA, and CMS for diagnostic and surgical procedural code assignment.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance, and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and reimbursement and accreditation.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment and work across work types and specialties.
- Ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
- Leadership, mentoring, interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with business partners and professional working relationships with employees at all organizational levels.
- Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Skill operating a personal computer and using a variety of software applications.
Responsibilities
- Abstract, code, sequence, and interpret clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, professional-fee, and clinical medical records.
- Assign accurate principal and secondary diagnoses and principal and secondary procedure codes, with attention to sequencing.
- Use technical coding principles and reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
- Abstract and code pertinent medical data into software programs and encoders, following official coding guidelines when reviewing and analyzing health records.
- Maintain compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements and state and federal regulations.
- Extract pertinent data from patient health records and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
- Identify codes for medical services and physician-performed procedures and enter them into client-dependent computer systems.
- Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain client-defined productivity levels.
- Maintain a 95% quality rating.
- Perform duties in compliance with company policies and procedures, including those related to HIPAA and compliance.
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Potential bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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