Coder - Physician Services | Eye Center | Day Shift | Full-time
About The Position
The coder is primarily responsible for performing CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding from appropriate source documents, in accordance with all UFHP, B/AR and department standards related to billing protocols and compliance. The coder is also responsible for training physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding and for providing feedback to physicians regarding billing practices. The coder may participate with practice management in the oversight of certain practice billing activities as in certain billing follow-up activities. The coder is responsible for performing various administrative and clerical duties required to support these functions and on an as needed basis, may be required to perform other tasks.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- CCS or CPC certification required (or obtained within one year of employment).
- Knowledge of medical terminology required and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology preferred.
- Minimum 6 months previous physician coding and abstracting experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
Responsibilities
- Performing CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding from appropriate source documents.
- Training physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding.
- Providing feedback to physicians regarding billing practices.
- Participating with practice management in the oversight of certain practice billing activities.
- Performing various administrative and clerical duties required to support these functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
