Radiology Coder, FT

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for reviewing radiology reports, physician documentation, imaging records, and related medical information to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes. Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, payer guidelines, and organizational policies. Assists in maintaining a quality improvement system designed to assure coding accuracy, billing integrity, and regulatory compliance. Promotes proper utilization of coding resources to support efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care. Works under the supervision of the Director of Coding performing duties in an area where procedures are standardized but where frequent independent decisions are required. The position requires the ability to work under pressure and meet productivity and quality standards consistently, with considerable initiative and judgment in collecting, analyzing, and coding radiology documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or related healthcare program.
• Certified by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA.
• Familiar with medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and radiological procedures.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits, Medicare regulations, and payer-specific requirements.
• Ability to accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes for diagnostic and interventional radiology services.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA and AAPC.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Practice diplomacy in dealing with physicians and clinical staff.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Specialty certification in Radiology Coding preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in radiology, diagnostic imaging, outpatient, or physician-based coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review radiology reports, physician documentation, imaging records, and related medical information to assign accurate diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, payer guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Assist in maintaining a quality improvement system designed to assure coding accuracy, billing integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote proper utilization of coding resources to support efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education through workshops, in-service programs, and updates from CMS, CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS, Medicare Administrative Contractors, and other payors.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with physicians, clinical staff, administration, and external review organizations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree