Physician Coder II

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); À distance; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

HSA

FSA

PTO (5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave

Family Care

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Car Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health is seeking a Physician Coder II for the Baptist Health Medical Group. This is a full-time, remote position with occasional office visits for training and meetings.

Responsible for accurate coding of physician and physician extender services using ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS, and for ensuring proper documentation to secure reimbursement. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CPT/ICD knowledge, and 3 years of professional coding experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding evidenced by 80%+ on skills test.

Responsabilités

• Review medical records and code physician services using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Code diagnoses, procedures, supplies and drugs.
• Verify billable services by reviewing documentation per teaching hospital rules.
• Escalate issues to Senior Coder for evaluation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with specialty teams to meet financial goals.
• Assist Central Business Office to maximize reimbursement by following up on denials.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, staff and coding team.
• Maintain confidentiality and 90% accuracy rate.
• Attend departmental meetings as scheduled.

Connaissances

Medical coding

CPT/ICD coding

HIPAA compliance

Formation

High school diploma

CPC

CCS

CCS-P

CCA

CMC

Description du poste

Position Summary

Baptist Health is looking for a Physician Coder II to work with our Baptist Health Medical Group. This will be a Full-time role working home-based (remotely). This position may be asked to occasionally report to the office for trianing/meetings. The Physician Coder II will accurately and efficiently accesses a wide range of specialty physician billing and Health Information Systems to secure and gather all necessary records to accurately code and bill professional physician and/or physician extender (mid-level) services.

Baptist Health offers competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
• Codes diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and drugs with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Heath Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS–all levels)
• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules set forth by the federal government.
• Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up.
• Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals.
• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials)
• Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and manager.
• Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Maintains 90% accuracy rate.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer/typing literacy, knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology required.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding as evidenced by results of coding skills test of 80% or better.

Licensure/Certification

• One of the following national certifications:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute

Experience

• Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred
  • Knowledge of Urology, Orthopedics and OB GYN coding is desired