The primary purpose of the Physician Services Coding II role is to code physician charges by assigning ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes from medical record documentation. This role supports code assignment using multiple resources, resolves coding denials and pre-bill coding edits, and maintains productivity and accuracy standards.
Level II responsibilities include evaluation and management coding, radiology coding, and emergency department coding.
Essential duties
- Assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and modifier codes from documentation
- Review and resolve pre-bill edits
- Review and resolve coding denials
- Meet or exceed productivity standards
- Maintain at least a 95.5% accuracy rate in monthly internal audits
- Present coding issues to internal and external stakeholders
- Deliver information in one-on-one or small group settings
- Meet deadlines and complete assignments before monthly closing dates
- Apply CCI, LCD, NCD, and client-specific coding guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
Education and experience
- Vocational or technical education beyond high school
- Minimum of 3-5 years of coding experience
- CPC, CCS-P, or equivalent certification
- Multi-specialty evaluation and management coding experience
Knowledge and skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations
- Knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of CCI, LCD, NCD, and other applicable coding rules
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with coworkers
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ethical, honest, and professional conduct
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits & Perks
Compensation
- Pay: $20.51 - $30.77 per hour
- May be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status
- Time and a half for Conifer observed holidays
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts and healthcare/dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, AD&D, auto and home insurance
- Colorado employees receive paid leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
Location
Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago
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