PROFESSIONAL CODER III, REVENUE CYCLE MEDICAL GROUP

About the role

Abstracts ICD-10 and CPT codes for Diagnosis and Procedures for professional services. Serves as a mentor to Professional Coders I and Professional Coder II. Reviews and analyzes medical records verifying and coding the diagnosis, evaluation and management service, minor procedures, or other codes required for the completeness and accuracy of the record. Additionally, will code and/or review principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, any applicable supply, medication, and injectable drugs. Research coding guidelines and report to management any material to ensure accurate coding practices. Maintains communication with Management, Practice Manager, and Provider to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues. Interacts with other team members of the revenue cycle and provider clinics. Responsible for continuing education of all clinical staff members and providers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an accuracy score of 95% or higher for CPT and ICD-10 coding.
• Attends all mandatory education sessions and continuing education credits required to maintain CPC certification.
• Meets competing deadlines, works well with others, and demonstrates initiative to provide quality of services and improve efficiencies.
• Uses Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams, proficiently.

Requirements

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS, CCS-P).
• Previous coding experience required.
• Specialty certification through AAPC or Ahima highly desired.
• Proficiency in multispecialty E/M and bedside procedure coding required.
• Experience working in a physician office preferred.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Medical Office setting experience preferred.

Skills

• Highly effective and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues regarding medical coding, billing, and documentation.
• Time management skills.

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8-5.