Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Provides daily feedback and education to providers, staff, and patients of BMG. Assists with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities include:
- Coding diagnoses and procedures of records.
- Completing assigned goals.
- Serving as a resource to physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
- Acting as lead for the team, assisting in onboarding new staff and/or education of specialized workflows.
- Assisting in research of new specialty areas and new treatments in medicine.
- Working with new acquisitions on documentation improvement and medical necessity, including education.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience:
- Minimum of over one year experience in physician/professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding.
- Proficiency in coding physician/professional outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, or outpatient surgery) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4.
- Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office, or integrated health system.
- One year of documented successful physician education.
Education & Training:
- Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional and outpatient records with ICD-9-CM and CPT-4.
- Certifications such as CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA.
- Familiarity with HCPCS, ICD-10.
Licensure:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCSP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/CPCH), Certified Professional Coder Payer (CPCP).
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago