Trauma Pro Fee Coder: Accurate Coding & Denials Expert

HCA Healthcare; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Profee Coder to review and code clinical notes and operative reports for at least one specialty. You will provide feedback to physicians and other coders, and collaborate with the denials team to resolve coding-related issues.

You will promote the Central Coding function, stay current with coding guidelines and federal regulations, and support the Revenue Cycle Management team across Parallon. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years of professional fee coding and/or reimbursement experience required. Relevant education may substitute for experience requirement.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology is preferred.
• Knowledge of pathophysiology is preferred.
• Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required. Work experience may be accepted in lieu of credential.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes clinical notes and operative reports for assigned specialty/specialties.
• Coordinates and reconciles multiple schedules to ensure complete charge capture.
• Charge entry of codes into billing system in a timely manner.
• Work in conjunction with A/R team on follow up and resolution of coding related denials and rejections, including recommendation of new/updated coding edits.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through pertinent materials.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Pathophysiology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC)

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Profee Coder to review and code clinical notes and operative reports for at least one specialty. You will provide feedback to physicians and other coders, and collaborate with the denials team to resolve coding-related issues.

You will promote the Central Coding function, stay current with coding guidelines and federal regulations, and support the Revenue Cycle Management team across Parallon. Equal opportunity employer.