Coder - Physician Practice (Per Diem) - CPC Required

About the role

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.

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.
• Work with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve coding issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years records coding experience and/or equivalent education (completion of AAPC course or completion of Coding program at trade school).
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/Medical terminology required.

Qualifications

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

Pay

$26.00 - $39.11 Hourly

Benefits

• 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
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions