Physician Coder II

Position SummaryBaptist 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.

QualificationsEducation/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/CertificationOne 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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