Healthcare, Medical Practice, Hospitals & Health Care

Specialty Coder - PHYS

RemoteRemoteFull TimePosted 20 days agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

ICD-10
CPT
Modifiers
HCPCS
medical record documentation
medical necessity
claim denials
Physician Guidance
Surgery Coding
RHIA

Nice to have

Radiology
Surgery
Cardiology
Orthopedics
Neurology
Hospital Medicine

Role summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Specialty Coder with 3 years of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties. The role involves reviewing, analyzing, and coding medical record documentation for ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers, and HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Responsibilities include abstracting information into the system, reviewing for medical necessity, auditing orders and claims, preparing reports, and providing technical guidance to physicians and staff. Primary focus is on complex procedural and surgery coding. Required certifications include RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P. Preferred qualifications include a coding certificate program and experience in specific surgical subspecialties.

Overview

At Piedmont Healthcare, you’ll love a shared purpose, be motivated to be your best, and be recognized for your contributions. Piedmont Healthcare leaders are in your corner and invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards will meet your needs for today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes, and codes medical record documentation to include, but not limited to, medical diagnostic and complex procedural information for various medical and surgical subspecialties for the correct ICD-10, CPT, Modifiers and/or HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely. Reviews documentation for medical necessity. Audits orders and claims before submission for entirety and accuracy and to minimize claim denials. Assesses records and prepares reports. Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors. Develops effective working relationship with physicians and other stakeholders. Primary coding responsibility is complex procedural and surgery coding.

Qualifications

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
Coding Certificate program (AAPC accredited ) Preferred

Work Experience

3 years of professional coding experience across multiple physician specialties, including but not limited to Radiology, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Women's Services, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Urology, and other specialty practices Required
Experience coding across multiple specialties and remote coding experience is Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

One or more of the following certifications Upon Hire Required
RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator or
RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician or
CCA - Certified Coding Associate or
CPC, CPC-A, or CPC-H or
CCS or CCS-P
Cardiology Specialties: Cardiothoracic, Interventional, EP, and Cardiovascular Surgery coding/certification Preferred
Transplant Surgery coding/certification Preferred
Neurosurgery Surgery coding/certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Healthcare Corporate

Originally posted on Himalayas

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