Coder 2 MMG - OB Coder

Methodist Health; Dallas (TX); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive salary

Benefits package

Descrizione del lavoro

METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER is seeking an OB/GYN coder for the Dallas area. The role begins on site for training (minimum three weeks) with subsequent remote work from a Dallas Campus location.

You will code CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 for professional services, focusing on maternal fetal medicine and OB/GYN specialties. Applicants must hold CPC/CCS-P, with COBGC preferred, and have 2+ years of coding experience or 1 year plus 2 years of HCC background.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree is a plus.
• Two years of professional coding experience or one year plus two years of HCC experience.
• Strong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal guidelines, coding policies.
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic preferred).

Mansioni

• Review charges and assign CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes with modifiers and units for professional services.
• Read and interpret medical records for OB/GYN procedures and related services.
• Research coding inquiries and educate providers on coding and documentation.
• Maintain high coding accuracy and meet department production targets.

Conoscenze

Medical coding

Time management

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (asset)

Strumenti

Epic

Descrizione del lavoro

## Coder 2 MMG - OB CoderApply: Dallas, Texas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR1000039529**Hours of Work :**8-430**Days Of Week :**M-F**Work Shift :****Job Description :****Location:**Remote position after training on site (a minimum of 3 weeks) at the Dallas Campus.**Job Relationships:**Reports to Coding Manager**Certification Requirements:**Core coding certification credential from AAPC or AHIMA: CPC, CCS-P required; COBGC preferred**Skills, Credentials, Professional Qualifications**High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree is an assetA minimum of two years of professional coding experience **or** one year of professional coding experience and two years of HCC experience; demonstrated experience in procedural/surgical codingStrong knowledge of CMS manuals, federal and regulatory guidelines and correct coding policiesIndependently disciplined in time management and productivityExperience in electronic medical record software, preferably EpicMicrosoft Office proficientAbility to communicate written and oral coding information to healthcareprofessionals**Job Summary:**Responsible for the review of medical record documentation for accurate and compliant assignment of CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes for professional services. Engages in research and educational opportunities with the MMG healthcare provider community to advance the accuracy and payment of professional services.**Primary Responsibilities:**Will primarily review charges for Maternal Fetal Medicine and OB/GYN clinic Read and interpret medical record documentation in support of surgical procedures, office encounters, diagnostic and pathological services and assign accurate and complete CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes, as well as modifiers and units to the source document for claim submission. The coder will be responsive to provider questions by performing the necessary research into coding inquiries and follow through with written communication to educate the provider in correct coding and documentation. The coder will be assigned specialty specific work queue(s) to include Trauma, Orthopedics, GI/Bariatrics, Transplant, Cardiology, ENT, Radiation Oncology, or General Surgery. Charge Review work queues containing CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 codes from current patient encounters will be assigned for the coder’s pre-claim review. This work queues contain charges that require a coder’s astute and detailed review to determine accuracy of assigned codes, missing codes, the need for modifiers and other coding-related deficiencies. Will be responsible for specialty specific claim edit work queues to review and correct edits for timely submission to the payer. Participates in education programs and monthly department meetings. Maintains 90% or higher coding accuracy. Maintains department required production. Other duties as assigned.* **#LI-NP1**Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: