GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for the CPT HCPCS and ICD-10 coding of endoscopy center procedures hospital charges and other services performed by the physicians and advanced practice providers of UD.
REPORTS TO: Reports to the Billing & Coding Manager
RESPONSIBILIITES Duties include but are not limited to:
Accurate coding of services provided by United Digestive LLC physicians including assigning the correct ICD-10 and CPT codes.
Research difficult coding questions thoroughly in order to maintain high quality standards.
Provides support to management staff and physicians in determining accurate coding and billing practices.
Participates in coding audits and educational endeavors as directed by RCM leadership
Maintains certification by completing required CEUs and training courses.
Continues personal education by attending seminars and classes as needed.
Stays up to date on changes and updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis codes.
Understands and abides by CMS guidelines in coding.
Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by RCM leadership
Answers emails and voicemails and returns calls in a timely and efficient manner.
Completes requests for information from other United Digestive LLC staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
Participates in staff meetings as directed by RCM leadership
Participates in marketing activities as directed by RCM Leadership
Cross trains and performs other practice functions as directed by RCM Leadership
Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Certified Coder required. High School Diploma or GED required; proficiency in Evaluation and Management Level of service coding required. 2-3 years of specialty clinical experience gastroenterology experience preferred. Employee must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management Software electronic medical records system and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Certified Coder must be able to:
Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times
Plan prioritize and complete multiple tasks as delegated by RCM Leadership
Work under pressure; assess respond and communicate issues in a timely manner
Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers
Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone email and in-person
Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE United Digestive LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER United Digestive LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion military or veteran status gender color or national origin in its employment practices.
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