Coder - Physician Practice - CPC Required

Virtua Health; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,817 - 53,877; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Laurel Township, NJ, is looking for a candidate responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning codes from medical records. The role includes coding for outpatient evaluation and management services.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years records coding experience, high school diploma or GED, and CPC certification. The position offers a thorough benefits package including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes.
• Research coding/billing issues to recommend proper methods.
• Analyze medical records for coding appropriateness.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified

Job description

All candidates must complete & pass onsite testing in Marlton, NJ prior to an interview.

Job Summary

Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records and documents to support physician professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures in accordance with guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s), and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include assignment of CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.
• Research simple coding/billing issues for physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with organizations such as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
• Analyze the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse, including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Minimum of two years records coding experience or equivalent.

Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Detail-oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.

Make sound decisions.

Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.

Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/Medical terminology required.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/Medical terminology required.

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required.

Salary

$26.00 - $39.11 Hourly.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.