Coder, Provider Practice-Primary Care
Coder, Provider Practice-Primary Care
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $19.00 - $30.50Union Position:
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Our Coders review medical documentation assign appropriate codes (ICD-10 HCPCS CPT) and ensure compliance with coding standards regulations and company procedures.The position requires strong problem-solving skills effective communication with medical professionals to improve documentation accuracy and the ability to work independently
We offer flexible hours and the ability to work remotely.
Summary
Serve as a resource for providers in understanding covered indications and the supporting documentation. Supports both technical and professional services in provider clinic as well as Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and in addition hospital professional services. Maintains a thorough understanding of National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and relative value units as appropriate for the role.Job Description
Understands and supports the Medicare and Commercial Carrier workflows related to daily coding and denial review and appeals management including the preparation of supporting documents and information to support the appeal process. Monitors and validates physician charge capture.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently multi-task problem solve and make informed and accurate recommendations to medical professionals based on current information. Participates in coding team meetings and serves as a subject matter expert.
Reviews medical documentation from physicians and other healthcare providers; assigns modifiers diagnostic and procedure codes for symptoms diseases injuries surgeries and treatments according to official classification systems and standards. Uses relevant policies procedures and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws regulations or standards.
Provide accurate and timely international classification of disease tenth edition clinical modification (ICD-10) - CM coding of diagnoses Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding and in accordance with official coding standards regulatory coding compliance guidelines and company procedures.
Review and audit medical record documentation accurately to reflect healthcare coding and to substantiate appropriate service reimbursement. Conveying coding guidelines to physicians and other healthcare providers to improve the accuracy of medical record documentation.
Computer skills the ability to interpret analyze and abstract data/documentation have good problem-solving skills be self-motivated and have good time management and organizational skills.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Health Information Technology or Certification in Coding required.Specific knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology successful coursework from an accredited institution in International Statistical Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnosis Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding schemes medical terminology or human anatomy/physiology is preferred.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) CCS Healthcare (CCS-H) Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)required. If the associate is not certified at hire the associate must be so within one year of the date of hire.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
