E&M Coder - PHYS

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate is seeking a skilled Medical Coder to review, analyze, and code medical record documentation, focusing on E/M leveling and ancillary services in an office setting. You will abstract data into the system and ensure documentation supports medical necessity.

The role includes auditing orders and claims to minimize denials and providing guidance to physicians and staff on coding issues. GED or higher with an AAPC certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• AAPC-accredited coding certificate preferred.
• No experience required; coding experience preferred.
• Remote coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and code medical record documentation to assign ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes.
• Abstract demographic and coding information into the information system accurately.
• Review documentation for medical necessity and accuracy to minimize denials.
• Audit orders and claims prior to submission for accuracy.
• Provide technical guidance to physicians and staff on coding issues.

Skills

Medical coding

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

AAPC- Accredited Coding Certificate

RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator

RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician

CCA - Certified Coding Associate

CPC - Certified Professional Coder

CPC-A - CPC Apprentice

CPC-H - Hospital Outpatient Coding

CCS-Certified Coding Specialist

CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist- Physician

Job description

OverviewAt Piedmont Healthcare, you'll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical, diagnostic, and procedural information for the correct ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. Develops effective working relationships with physicians and other stakeholders. Primary coding responsibility is all Evaluation and Management (E/M) leveling along with additional ancillary services done in an office setting.

Qualifications

Education

• * H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• * Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited) is Preferred

Work Experience

• * No experience required Required
• * Coding experience Preferred
• * Remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• * One or more of the following certifications:* RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator Required or
• * RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician Required or
• * CCA - Certified Coding Associate Required or
• * CPC - Certified Professional Coder Required or
• * CPC-A - Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice Required or
• * CPC-H - Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Outpatient/Facility Required or
• * Health Services\CCS-Certified Coding Specialist Required or
• * CCS-P - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate