Patient Financial Concepts
Fairfield, NJ
Professional Fee Coder The Professional Fee Coder (ProFee) is responsible for reviewing provider documentation and assigning accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes for physician professional services. This role supports compliant coding, timely charge capture, and clean claim submission in accordance with AMA, CMS, and payer guidelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Review provider documentation and assign ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II codes, and applicable modifiers for professional fee services. Select appropriate Evaluation and Management (E/M) levels based on current guidelines (MDM and/or time and ensure documentation supports code selection. Apply modifier and global surgery rules accurately (e.g., 25, 24, 57, 58, 59, 78, 79) and comply with NCCI edits and payer policies. Ensure medical necessity and proper linkage of diagnoses to services; identify and resolve coding edits prior to claim submission when applicable. Query providers for...