About the role
Position Summary
Baptist Health is looking for a Physician Coder II to work with our Baptist Health Medical Group. This will be a Full-time role working home-based (remotely). This position may be asked to occasionally report to the office for trianing/meetings. The Physician Coder II will accurately and efficiently accesses a wide range of specialty 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.
Baptist Health offers competitive pay and benefits!
* Medical, Dental, Vision * 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan * Health Savings Account (HSA) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) * Life Insurance * Extended Leave Plan (ELP) * Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) * Paid Parental Leave * Pet Insurance * Car Insurance * Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt
ALL benefits start on day one!
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 (HCPCS–all levels) * Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules set forth by the federal government. * Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up. * Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals. * Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials) * 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. * Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written. * Maintains 90% accuracy rate. * Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.
Qualifications
Education/Training
* High school diploma or equivalent. * Computer/typing literacy, knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology required. * Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding as evidenced by results of coding skills test of 80% or better.
Licensure/Certification
* One of the following national certifications: * Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders * 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 Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) * Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute
Experience
* Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding. * Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred * Knowledge of Urology, Orthopedics and OB GYN coding is desired
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