Codes diagnoses and procedures for patient records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and statistical reporting. Provides daily feedback and education to providers, staff, and patients for Baptist Medical Group (BMG). Assists with education and support for current coding staff.
Responsibilities include:
- Code diagnoses and procedures from medical records
- Complete assigned goals and productivity expectations
- Serve as a resource to physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, and others
- Act as a team lead by assisting with onboarding new staff and supporting more specialized workflows
- Help research new specialty areas and new treatments in medicine
- Support new acquisitions with documentation improvement, medical necessity education, and related training
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience
- More than 1 year of experience in physician/professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding
- Experience coding physician/professional outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4
- 2 years of experience in an acute care facility, professional office, or integrated health system
- 1 year of documented successful physician education experience
Education and training
- Associate degree preferred
- Knowledge of HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, and CPT-4
- CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
Licensure and certification
- One of the following certifications required or preferred depending on credential path: CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC/CPCH, or CPC-P
Special skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write legibly and record information accurately
- Physician education, leadership, mentoring, and workflow documentation skills preferred
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Employment Type
Not specified
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 months ago
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