Certified Coder - Cardiology

IMS Care Center; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Tobacco-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

IMS Care Center in Avondale is seeking a Certified Coder for its Cardiology Clinic. You will process medical claims in the Practice Management System using CPT and ICD-10 codes to ensure accurate billing.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, CPC certification, and at least 3 years of cardiology coding experience; knowledge of Athena One and PM/EHR systems, plus strong organization, is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CPC certification required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology coding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Enter data from source documents into PM system using CPT/ICD-10 codes.
• Format data in PM system and initiate entry for each patient encounter.
• Analyze and correct data entry errors across PM and EHR systems.
• Balance daily batches and reports; research discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and patient records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Medical billing knowledge

Confidentiality

MS Office proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPC Certification

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Athena One

PM/EHR system

Job description

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow.

IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Certified Coder for our Cardiology Clinic in Avondale. The Certified Coder will be accountable for processing medical claim information through data-entry in the Practice Management System and researching and correcting data entry errors using various electronic healthcare systems. This position uses knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes to determine the appropriate order and combination of alpha, numeric or symbolic data to ensure accuracy in entering medical claim information by following the Organization's and Department's established policies and procedures. Instill the IMS mission, vision and values in the work performed.

Responsibilities:

• Enters alpha, numeric or symbolic data from source documents into Practice Management (PM) System for patient billing purposes using knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 codes
• Determines the appropriate format within PM system to initiate data entry based on information recorded for each patient encounter
• Responsible for analyzing, researching and correcting data entry errors using PM System, electronic medical record systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Balances daily batches and reports. Researches and corrects discrepancies
• Compiles, sorts and prioritizes daily processes based on department and organizational objective
• Remains current on the specific billing guidelines, reimbursement rules, and regulations as dictated by various government and private insurance carriers
• Ensures strict confidentiality of financial and patient records

Minimum Education and Required Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• CPC Certification Required
• Three (3) years minimum experience in cardiology required, specifically medical office/physician coding procedures and medical chart review/auditing of documentation
• Associates degree preferred
• Knowledge of Athena One and PM/EHR system preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and subordinates of all levels
• Computer skills in the Microsoft environment: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Demonstrated experience in Practice Management Systems
• Recognizes possible solutions to problems and is able to explain issues and propose
  solutions.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information
  confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Joining IMS is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. Our hope is that each day you’ll uncover a new reason to love what you do. If this sounds like the workplace for you.

You can look forward to a generous compensation package including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off and a very lucrative 401K plan.

*IMS is a tobacco-free work environment

IMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.