Certified Coder
Certified Coder
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Job Description
Company Intro
At American Vision Partners (AVP) we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems operational infrastructure and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center Southwestern Eye Center Retinal Consultants of Arizona M&M Eye Institute Abrams Eye Institute Southwest Eye Institute Aiello Eye Institute Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction Wellish Vision Institute West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nations largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona New Mexico Nevada California and Texas including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.
At AVP we value teamwork providing exceptional experiences continuous improvement financial strength and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care pioneering research and technology and most importantly rewarding and recognizing our employees!
Overview
As a Certified Coder youllberesponsible for the assignment of ICD-10 diagnoses and CPT procedure codes for physician professional services and ASC charges.
Responsibilities
- Abstracts medical record documents to determine appropriate CPT procedure(s) and ICD-10 diagnosis
- Reviews physician notes and charts for accuracy
- Ensures coded services provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards
- Carefully reviews and corrects any charges posted by clinic staffwhile ensuring all services are accounted for and billed
- Identifies and optimizes revenue opportunities
- Works closely with departments to optimize reimbursement ensure charge capture reduce late charges and provide feedback to providers
- Follows the established industry standard and CMS coding guidelines to ensure proper billing of charges - includes CPT-4 and ICD codes as well as modifiers
- Posts produces and sends all charges for invoice vendors
- Adheres closely to the departments charge reconciliation process
- Posts any related payments and/or adjustments for surgery charges posted
- Makes changes to demographic information as necessary in order to produce a clean patient statement
- Reviews denial tasks for potential to correct coding and communicate trends identified while working tasks
- Maintain flexibility with daily schedule to accommodate month end requirements
- Performs all other assigned duties
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Certified Processional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or CPC-A required
- 5 years medical billing or coding experience
- Experience in Ophthalmology is a plus
- Nextgen experience preferred
- Active knowledge of CMS guidelines contracted insurance guidelines and coding policies
- Demonstrated computer literacy math skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced high-volume work environment
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Benefits & Perks
Your health happiness and your future matters! At AVP we offer everything from medical and dental insurance significant eye care discounts child care assistance pet insurance continuing education funds 401(k) paid holidays PTO Sick Time opportunity for growth and much more!
Employment Type
Full-Time
