Coder - Physician Practice - CPC Required

Job Summary

Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians' professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures in accordance with guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.
• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
• Analyze the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Minimum of two years records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Required Education

• A High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required.
• CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required.

Pay

The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.