Medical Coder 3

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis seeks an experienced coding specialist to oversee coding of outpatient records and support education for staff. Candidates must have over one year of experience with proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to mentor new staff. Certifications such as CPC or RHIT are essential. This full-time position encourages growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in outpatient surgery coding, proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4.
• Skill to communicate in English effectively for productivity.
• Experience in coding in an acute care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code diagnoses and procedures for patient records.
• Act as team lead and educate new staff.
• Assist in documentation improvement for new acquisitions.

Skills

Experience in coding outpatient surgery

Proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4

Effective communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracting information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Perform daily feedback and education to providers, staff and patients of BMG. Assist with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Serves as a resource to physican office staff, clinical documentation specialist, case managers, etc.
• Act as lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff and/or education of more specialized workflows.
• Assist in research of new speciality areas, new treatments in medicine, etc.
• Work with new acquisitions on documentation improvement and medical necessity, including education.

Experience

• Minimum Required
  • Over one year of experience in physician /professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding. Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, or outpatient surgery, etc) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4. Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or integrated health system. One year of documented successful physician education.

Education

• Minimum Required
  • Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional and outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, oupatient surgery, etc. ) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT -4 through 5 years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or intergrated health system. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA
• Preferred/Desired
  • Associates degree

Training

• Minimum Required
  • CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT-4

Special Skills

• Preferred/Desired
  • Physician education, leadership, mentoring, workflow documentation

Licensure

• One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCSP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/CPCH), Certified Professional Coder Payer (CPCP).
• COC/CPCH;CPC-P ;CCS-P;RHIT;RHIA;CPC;CCS