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The Professional Physician Coder II accurately and efficiently accesses wide range primary care and 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. This role assists with educating physicians, management, support staff and administration. This role also identifies possible revenue opportunities.
Essential Job Function
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).
Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (ie, Insurance Denials).
Notifies Team Lead, Manager, and/or Compliance department of any compliance violations that are discovered during the review process.
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.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the organization's policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalentPreferred: Associate degree preferably with Medical Office Billing
Experience
Required: Two (2) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding. Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding, diagnostic procedures, injections, vaccines, and bedside procedures.
Licensure/Certification/Listing
Required: 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 Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute.
Work Shift :
Days/No Weekends (United States of America)
On Call Required
No
FTE:
1
Job Type:
Full Time (40 Hours/Week)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
Billingunmatched
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)unmatched
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993)unmatched
Financial Administrationunmatched
Financial Proceduresunmatched
Health Information Managementunmatched
Healthcare Administrationunmatched
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
ICD-10unmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Injectionsunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
International Classification of Diseases (ICD)unmatched
Medical Assistanceunmatched
Medical Billingunmatched
Medical Codingunmatched
Medical Officeunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Care Denialsunmatched
Patient Confidentialityunmatched
Patient Follow-upunmatched
Primary Careunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
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