Coding & Reimbursement Analyst Glen Allen, VA • R20262491

Patient First; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability, Life and Long Term care

401(k) Retirement Plan (employer match

Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off,

Bereavement Leave, Holiday Pay

Discounted medical treatment for staff

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

Patient First is seeking a qualified medical coder/auditor in Virginia to support coding compliance for physicians and extenders. You will review charts, provide feedback, and ensure ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding aligns with current guidelines.

The role requires CPC or CCS-P; CPMA is a plus. You should have strong medical terminology knowledge, compliance understanding, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Duties include audits, training, and answering coding questions.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), CCS-P or equivalent credential required.
• CPMA credential a plus.
• Firm understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong understanding of compliance laws.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Two years’ experience in a medical facility preferred; PCP practice a plus.
• Two years’ medical coding experience preferred; two years’ medical auditing preferred.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.

Responsibilities

• Completing a periodic review of Physicians’ and Physician Extenders’ charts.
• Preparing and distributing feedback to Physicians and Physician Extenders after the review process.
• Coordinating and providing additional training on E&M and ICD-10 coding as needed.
• Ensuring ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding is performed properly.
• Ensuring coding is performed according to current industry standards and payer guidelines.
• Monitoring changes in ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS guidelines; reporting changes to the Compliance Coding Committee.
• Attending Coding Compliance Committee meetings.
• Attending training classes and seminars.
• Performing occasional audits to identify problem areas.
• Assisting other departments with coding-related questions.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist –Physician

Certified Professional Medical Auditor

Medical terminology

Compliance laws

Independent & team work

Written & verbal communication

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

CPC credential

CCS-P credential

CPMA credential (a plus)

Job description

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:

• Completing a periodic review of Physicians’ and Physician Extenders’ charts;
• Preparing and distributing feedback to Physicians and Physician Extenders after the review process is completed;
• Coordinating and providing additional training to Physicians and Physician Extenders on E&M and ICD-10 coding as needed;
• Ensuring ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding is performed properly by Physicians and Physician Extenders;
• Ensuring the coding is performed according to current industry standards and according to commercial payers’ coding guidelines;
• Monitoring changes in ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding guidelines regularly, reporting changes to the Compliance Coding Committee, and assisting with implementation of changes;
• Attending Coding Compliance Committee meetings;
• Attending training classes and seminars;
• Performing occasional audits, both routinely and when necessary to identify problem areas;
• Assisting other departments with coding-related questions;
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent credential required;
• Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential a plus;
• Firm understanding of medical terminology;
• Strong understanding of the laws regarding compliance;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Two years’ experience working in a medical facility preferred; primary care physician (PCP) practice a plus;
• Two years’ medical coding experience preferred;
• Two years’ medical auditing experience preferred;Ability to prioritize and multitask;
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.

Salary Range: $56,000 – $66,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits and Other Compensation:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Holiday Pay
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include:
• Recruitment bonus