Physician Practice Coder - Remote

Boston Medical Center (BMC); United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a detail-oriented Physician Practice Coder to review records, code diagnoses and procedures, and support accurate billing. The role requires knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS, and compliance with coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include chart abstraction, denials analysis, and collaboration with the CDI team to clarify records. A2+ years in a multi-specialty coding environment and CPC credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or 2+ years of direct work experience in multi-specialty coding.
• CPC certification or eligibility required.
• 2-5 years experience in a physician coding environment including coding, compliance and billing.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical records and abstract data identifying all diagnoses and procedures.
• Code diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS.
• Consult with the team to clarify medical record information when needed.
• Adhere to official coding guidelines and regulatory rules.
• Perform random chart audits and respond to coding questions.
• Maintain productivity and coding credentials through ongoing education.

Skills

ICD-10-CM

CPT-4/HCPCS

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree

CPC – Certified Professional Coder

CPC-A – Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Conducts CPT and ICD-10 coding reviews by detailed examination of each line item in the physician medical record and charge session. Performs chart audits to ensure correct coding and charge capture have been applied appropriately. Works closely with key revenue cycle stakeholders to understand reasons for denials, root cause analysis, and feedback to providers.

Position

Physician Practice Coder

Department

BUMG Corporate PBO General

Schedule

Full Time

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

Coding support

• Reviews patient medical records and abstracts medical data that identifies all diagnoses and procedures.
• Codes diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate modifiers from the medical record documentation using ICD-10-CM, CPT4/HCPCS classification systems.
• Refers to a computerized encoding system, written coding aids and other reference materials to ensure accurate coding for billing.
• Sequences diagnoses, procedures and complications by following ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)
• Adheres to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic guidelines and other regulatory guidelines as appropriate.
• Consults with the CDCI team to request appropriate physician or appropriate medical staff to clarify medical record information.
• Maintains productivity standards set forth in Departmental Policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of coding and professional skills, including maintaining yearly coding credentials through attendance at in-service programs, conferences, workshops, review of current literature and other educational programs.
• Utilizes hospital’s cultural values as the basis for decision making and to facilitate the hospital’s goals and mission.
• Follows established Hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Review and respond to coding questions.
• Ensure billed service is being accurately coded.
• Perform random chart audits.
• Provide continual coding updates.
• Research coding issues that arise.
• Codes diagnoses and procedures from the medical record using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS classification systems.
• Sequences diagnoses, procedures and complications by following ICD-10-CM, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal intermediary guidelines.
• Reviews charts for documentation and signature.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Must adhere to all of BMC’s RESPECT behavioral standards.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree (or direct work experience equivalent to at least 2 years)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• CPC – Certified Professional Coder
• CPC-A – Certified Professional Coder Apprentice

Experience

• 2-5 years experience required in a multi-specialty physician coding environment to include coding, compliance, and billing processes.

Knowledge And Skills

• Work requires in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 Work also requires basic concepts of human anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Strong knowledge of health records, computerized billing and charging systems, Microsoft applications, data integrity, and processing techniques required.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, follow-through and meet timelines.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies/procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule and to respond quickly to urgent requests.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information and ensure compliance of HIPAA rules and regulations.

Compensation Range

$24.04- $33.65

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans