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Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview

The Professional Physician Coder accurately and efficiently accesses wide range physician billing and Health Information Systems to secure and gather all necessary records to accurately code and bill professional physician and/or physician extender (mid-level) services. This role is an entry level professional physician coding role.

Responsibilities

Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10 CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.

Codes diagnosis co-morbidities complications therapeutic and diagnostic procedures supplies materials injections and drugs with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Heath Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCSall levels).

Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e. Insurance Denials).

Notifies Team Lead Manager and/or Compliance department of any compliance violations that are discovered during the review process.

Communicates effectively with physicians physician extenders physician offices members of the coding team and manager.

Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.

Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains reasonably regular punctual attendance consistent with the organizations policies the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Computer/typing literacy knowledge of Anatomy Physiology and Medical terminology required

Preferred: Associate degree preferably with Medical Office Billing

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Entry level physician certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.

Preferred: Prior physician practice experience is highly desirable.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: One of the following national certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders. CPC-A is a minimum requirement. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full-Time

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