Trauma Surgical Profee Coder

HCA Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare in Nashville is hiring a Profee Coder responsible for reviewing and coding clinical notes and operative reports for assigned specialties. The role includes providing documentation advice to physicians and managing coding-related denials.

Qualifications include a coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC) and at least two years of coding experience. The position offers comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) Plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of professional fee coding and/or reimbursement experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is preferred.
• Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes clinical notes and operative reports for assigned specialties.
• Coordinates and reconciles multiple schedules to ensure complete charge capture.
• Works with A/R team on follow up and resolution of coding-related denials.

Skills

Professional fee coding

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Knowledge of pathophysiology

Coding certification (AHIMA or AAPC)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of professional fee coding experience

Job description

Job Summary

As a Profee Coder, you will be responsible for reviewing and coding clinical notes and operative reports for a minimum of one specialty. You will provide feedback and documentation advice to the physician, practice management, and other coders. You will also work with the denials team to resolve coding-related denials. You will be a key promoter of Central Coding and responsible for setting the tone of the Coding Physician Service Center as a service organization, continuously seeking to understand, meet, and exceed customer expectations and needs.

What you will do in this role:

• 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.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.