CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy
Lufkin, TX, USA
Responsibilities The Coder II is responsible for abstracting and assigning valid CPT, ICD-9/10, and HCPCS codes to ensure appropriate reimbursement in accordance with federal, state, and private health plans, as well as organization and regulatory guidance. This position involves identifying compliance concerns, trends, and educational opportunities to ensure proper coding, documentation, and billing accuracy within their areas of responsibility/specialty. The Coder II works independently with limited oversight but may require guidance from a supervisor or senior colleagues on complex cases.
Key duties include:
Accurately abstracting information from service documentation and assigning appropriate codes into billing systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Communicating professionally with providers, practice management, and other stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
Processing encounters in the coding work queue or task lists promptly.
Meeting or exceeding...