Physician Coding Specialist

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•$23 - $37

About The Position

This position is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and documenting information from the medical record and assigning correct universal medical alphanumeric CPT, diagnoses code(s) and modifiers for physician services. Supports JHACH overall Revenue Cycle Management processes, assists Professional Billing clients to organize and perform chart documentation audits as requested, and helps handle coding review requests for Billing and Collection activities to produce successful outcomes.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement
2 years of multispecialty physician coding experience required
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCA (Certified Coding Associate) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician) required
Ability to understand medical, billing and coding terminology and interpret, analyze and abstract data/documentation
Ability to perform basic math functions and operate basic office equipment (photo copier, fax machine, scanner, PC, telephone, etc.)
Familiarity with Medicaid, CMS and Medicare guidelines and rules (i.e. LCD/NCD, CCI, Medical Necessity, and ABN)
Proficient computer keyboard and data entry skills, ability to navigate within multiple computer systems.
Ability to prioritize workload and work effectively in a remote environment and cross-functional team-oriented setting
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience preferred
Understanding of third-party payer issues experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

reviewing, interpreting, and documenting information from the medical record
assigning correct universal medical alphanumeric CPT, diagnoses code(s) and modifiers for physician services
Supports JHACH overall Revenue Cycle Management processes
assists Professional Billing clients to organize and perform chart documentation audits as requested
helps handle coding review requests for Billing and Collection activities to produce successful outcomes