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Medical Coder

AFC URGENT CARE

Hinsdale, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Accreditation Standards, Administrative Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Code Reviews, Computer Skills, Corporate Compliance, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, High School Diploma, ICD-10, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Pain Management, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Quality Metrics, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Regulations, Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hinsdale, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Overview: 
 
Modern Pain Consultants is a renowned Interventional Pain Practice committed to providing exceptional patient care and innovative pain management solutions.  We are a well-established, higher volume Interventional Pain Practice seeking a seasoned, talented full-time coder with a can-do attitude and strong professionalism. You must be computer savvy for this position. We are EMR – based, using EMA; Experience with EMA is very beneficial, but not required. Looking for candidates who want a long-term, stable position with opportunity for advancement.
 
Description: 
 
The Medical Coder reflects the mission, vision, and values of our practice, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.


The Medical Coder performs Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases, volume 10 (ICD10) coding through abstraction of the medical record with a focus on Evaluation and Management services. This position trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding, and performs various administrative and clerical duties to support the roles core function. The Medical Coder also demonstrates understanding and knowledge to resolve Optum coding edits.


Responsibilities:


  • Utilizes technical coding expertise to review the medical record thoroughly, utilizing all available documentation to abstract and code physician professional services and diagnosis codes.
  • Follows Official Guidelines and rules in order to assign appropriate CPT, ICD10 codes and modifiers.
  • Provides documentation feedback to physicians.
  • Maintains coding reference information.
  • Trains physicians and other staff regarding documentation, billing and coding for their specialty.
  • Reviews and communicates new or revised coding guidelines and information with providers and their assigned specialty.
  • Attends meetings and educational roundtables, communicates pertinent information to physicians and staff.
  • Resolves pre-accounts receivable edits. Identifies and reports repetitive documentation problems as well as system issues.
  • Makes appropriate changes to incorrectly billed services, adds missing unbilled services, provides missing data as appropriate, corrects CPT and ICD10 codes and modifiers. Adds MBO tracking codes as needed.
  • May collaborate with Patient Accounting, PB Billing, and other operational areas to provide coding reimbursement assistance; helps identify and resolve incorrect claim issues and may assist with drafting letters in order to coordinate appeals.
  • May work with Billing staff as requested, assists in obtaining documentation (notes, operative reports, etc.). Provides additional code and modifier information
  • Meets established minimum coding productivity and quality standards for each encounter type based on type of service coded.
Qualifications


  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) is preferred 
  • Experience in Pain Specialty is Preferred 
  • 1 year experience in a relevant role
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

About the Company

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AFC URGENT CARE

Our Mission

With a mission to change the way urgent care is delivered in the United States, AFC Urgent Care Denver is a medical organization providing high-quality, compassionate urgent care to communities across the country. Our medicines treat aches and pains and our physicians treat people. We are constantly looking for better ways to do both. We strive for fresh thinking and best practices in the fields of urgent care and occupational medicine.

Our People

We share similar core values that drive us to bring the best of who we are to work every day. Every patient who walks through American Family Care doors deserves nothing less. These values include: a respect and consideration for others, honesty and integrity. It means compassion and kindness for all. Teamwork and a spirit of cooperation. Initiative and bringing excellence to everything we do. This is who we are.

Our Reputation

AFC Urgent Care Denver is known for advanced patient care provided by expert physicians and staff, particularly in the areas of urgent care and occupational medicine. Our ability to provide state-of-the-art treatment stems from our commitment to team work, collaboration and first class patient care. We believe in ourselves, medicine, our company, our co-workers and our patients.

Our Difference – High Tech Medicine with BALANCE

AFC Urgent Care Denver means BALANCE. Our ability to bring the best to medicine every day is enhanced by our commitment to balance. Our medical team is made up of professionals driven to provide the best patient care and committed to the principals of team work, kindness and balance. With balance, we grow as people and professionals.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://afcurgentcaredenver.com/

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