Physician Coder II

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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