Senior Coder - Professional

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • GA

99d

About The Position

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in professional physician coding
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one of the following certifications: Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, coding guideline and computers
• Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding

Responsibilities

• Reviews the medical record, super bill, and/or charge sheet to identify the diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD10-CM codes for a variety of patient types with the ability to perform more complex coding work without close supervision.
• Identifies and assigns CPT-4 codes to all outpatient procedures.
• Abstracts diagnostic and procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures.
• Reviews/monitors assigned work queues and missing documentation encounters as needed and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed.
• Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor.
• Partners with the Coding Supervisor, Physician, and Practice Manager to identify and resolve documentation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees