The responsibilities of this position include:
- Completing periodic reviews of physicians' and physician extenders' charts
- Preparing and distributing feedback to physicians and physician extenders after reviews are completed
- Coordinating and providing additional training on E&M and ICD-10 coding as needed
- Ensuring ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding is performed properly by physicians and physician extenders
- Ensuring coding is performed according to current industry standards and commercial payer coding guidelines
- Monitoring coding guideline changes and reporting updates to the Compliance Coding Committee
- Assisting with implementation of coding changes
- Attending Coding Compliance Committee meetings, training classes, and seminars
- Performing occasional audits to identify problem areas
- Assisting other departments with coding-related questions
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent credential required
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential preferred
- Strong understanding of medical terminology
- Strong understanding of compliance laws and regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Two years of experience working in a medical facility preferred; primary care physician practice experience a plus
- Two years of medical coding experience preferred
- Two years of medical auditing experience preferred
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time
Benefits & Perks
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Disability, life, and long-term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid annual leave
- Volunteer time off pay
- Bereavement leave
- Emergency leave bank
- Holiday pay
- Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
- Recruitment bonus
- Sign-on bonuses for eligible positions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Mentor program
- Discounts on gym memberships, rental cars, and cell phone plans
- Healthy Living / Employee Wellness Program
- Medical staff bonuses, including repeat patient bonus, patient volume bonus, weekend bonus, and double-time compensation for holidays worked
Location
Virginia, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Salary Range
$56,000 - $66,000
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
4 weeks ago
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