Coder

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group in Phoenix is seeking a detail-oriented Coder to translate medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments, ensuring accurate documentation for timely payments. You will apply coding principles, review ICD, E/M, CPT, and HCPCS codes, and query providers when documentation is unclear.

A CPC-related credential and 1 year of professional fee coding experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of professional fee coding experience.
• Certifications: CPC-HA, CPC, CPCA, CBCS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Applies coding principles consistent with government regulatory standards, payer guidelines, and company policy.
• Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charges for assigned providers.
• Reviews ICD, E/M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports services rendered.
• Queries providers when encounters lack clear or missing documentation.
• Provides education to physicians and providers on coding and documentation as needed.
• Assists clinic staff with coding-related questions for assigned providers.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Professional fee coding experience (1 year)

CPC-HA

CPC

CPCA

CBCS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Coder, you will ensure precise communication with insurance companies so that services are documented correctly and payments are processed efficiently.

Every day you will accurately translate patients' medical records into standardized codes for diagnoses and treatments. Using your expertise and training, you will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.

To be successful in this role, you must combine accuracy and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of coding standards and healthcare regulations. Clear communication with providers and staff, along with efficient management of records, ensures claims are processed correctly and on time.

• Applies coding principals consistent with government regulatory standards, payer specific guidelines, and company policy.
• Codes complex office, surgical and hospital professional charge for assigned providers.
• Reviews all ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes to ensure documentation supports all services rendered.
• Queries providers, as needed, when encounters lack clear or missing documentation in the medical record.
• As needed, provides education to Physicians and Providers on coding and documentation.
• Assists clinic and other department staff with coding related questions pertaining to assigned providers.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year Professional fee coding experience
• Certified Professional Coder Hospital Apprentice (CPC-HA) or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or
• Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPCA) or
• Certified Billing and Coding Certification (CBCS)

Preferred

• Two (2) years surgical professional fee coding experience
• GECB and Cerner experience

Where You'll Work

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