Coding Specialist, SGPA, Gastroenterology, Full-Time, Brunswick

SGHS•Brunswick, GA

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About The Position

Southeast Georgia Health System is seeking a full-time Coding Specialist to join its Gastroenterology team in Brunswick, Georgia. The role is responsible for accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT codes, as well as APCs, to applicable patient encounters in accordance with requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other regulatory agencies. The position performs charge entry and supports accurate, timely billing and claims review.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Credentialed Coding Professional, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or CCS-P.
Positive interpersonal communication skills.
A cooperative, tactful, and sensitive approach when relating to others, using sound judgment.
Proficient use of a computer.

Nice To Haves

One year of ambulatory surgical and physician professional coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and code patient records and perform charge entry while maintaining a 96% accuracy rate.
Apply policies, procedures, and federal guidelines relevant to coding and other job duties.
Monitor billing reports and accounts not selected for billing reports to avoid inappropriate coding and billing delays.
Communicate current and revised coding changes and clarifications to the Business Office and Manager, Physician Practice.
Work with Patient Financial Services to review and correct claims that fail pre-billing editing screens.
Stay current on coding, billing, and reimbursement issues.
Participate in educating ancillary departments and Medical Staff members about coding regulations and role responsibilities.