Medical Coder

Northwest Eye; Golden Valley (MN); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in the Midwest is seeking a Medical Coder to manage documentation and coding processes for outpatient services. The role involves coding for both Minnesota Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a coding certification and relevant experience, particularly in ophthalmology. This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years medical billing and coding experience.
• Previous Ophthalmology experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical chart documentation for proper coding.
• Implement and oversee coding and documentation training program.
• Assist Revenue Cycle teams with coding-related needs.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Associates degree

Coding certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Practice Management Software

Job description

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Northwest Eye is among the largest eye care providers in the Midwest caring for all ages – from the earliest pediatric patients to seniors. We believe you should Be Eye Wise.

Northwest Eye is now hiring for a Medical Coder. The Medical Coder is responsible for establishing, implementing, and coordinating documentation and coding processes of clinical and surgical outpatient services, as well as routine eye care. The Medical Coder will be responsible for coding for both Minnesota Eye Consultants and Northwest Eye. Starting pay is $23.00-27.00/hour.

Location/Schedule:

This position will work Monday-Friday, between 8:00am-4:30pm at our Golden Valley location. This position can be hybrid.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review clinical chart documentation to ensure the services coded by the physician team are properly documented, and coded.
• Assess operative notes for completeness and assign appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes to all outpatient surgical procedures.
• Capture timely and accurate charges, including but not limited to, electronic processing of clinical charges, updating encounter set up, modifiers, diagnosis codes, CPT order, and invoice supplies in accordance with billing and coding guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge and remain current with changes in coding and billing regulations, insurance specific policies, as well as company policy and procedures. Create and maintain a reference library of coding, data entry, and reimbursement policies/procedures.
• Conduct provider chart reviews per the company compliance policy. Specifically, this includes onboarding new physicians, annual chart reviews, and following up on areas of improvement.
• Implement and oversee coding and documentation training program for providers, clinical support, and revenue cycle teams.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with physicians, clinical support teams, revenue cycle team, and management regarding coding and documentation clarifications, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Assist Revenue Cycle teams with coding related needs including managing unbilled reports for clinical and surgical services, supplying codes for accurate prior authorizations, reviewing coding related claim denials, and assisting the team in addressing patient coding related inquiries.
• Identify areas of opportunity for improved documentation in the clinic, or efficiency in daily work, and coordinate training with the Revenue Cycle Manager for purposes of team member professional development and revenue impacts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree (AA) from a two-year college or technical school preferred; and/or two to three years’ related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 3 years medical billing and coding experience.
• Coding certification required.
• Previous Ophthalmology experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.
• Previous experience working with Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and managed care insurance plans and procedures preferred.
• Proficient with computers. Including experience in Microsoft applications – word, excel, outlook, and previous experience with electronic claim filing and practice management software programs.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
  
  
  

Unifeye Vision Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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