Professional Coder II

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DaMar Staffing in the United States is seeking a Professional Physician Coder II to accurately code and bill professional physician and extender services, reviewing records and ensuring complete documentation with ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.

You will educate physicians and staff, identify revenue opportunities, and collaborate with the Central Business Office to resolve denials while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Two years of certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding, diagnostics, injections, vaccines, and related procedures.
• Ability to educate physicians and staff and identify revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and code physician services using ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS.
• Assist the Central Business Office to maximize reimbursement and manage denials.
• Notify leadership of any compliance issues found during reviews.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, extenders, offices, and coding team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adherence to attendance policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical coding experience

Multi-specialty E/M coding

Communication with physicians

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Medical Office Billing (preferred)

Tools

ICD-10

CPT

HCPCS

Job description

Administrative Support

Our people make all the difference in our success.

The Professional Physician Coder II accurately and efficiently accesses wide range primary care and 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. This role assists with educating physicians, management, support staff and administration. This role also identifies possible revenue opportunities.

Essential Job Function

• 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).


• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (ie, Insurance Denials).


• Notifies Team Lead, Manager, and/or Compliance department of any compliance violations that are discovered during the review process.


• 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.


• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the organization's policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalentPreferred: Associate degree preferably with Medical Office Billing

Experience

• Required: Two (2) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding. Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding, diagnostic procedures, injections, vaccines, and bedside procedures.

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required: 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 Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute.

Work Shift : Days/No Weekends (United States of America)

On Call Required: No

FTE: 1

Job Type: Full Time (40 Hours/Week)