Job Summary
As a Profee Coder, you will be responsible for reviewing and coding clinical notes and operative reports for a minimum of one specialty. You will provide feedback and documentation advice to the physician, practice management, and other coders. You will also work with the denials team to resolve coding‑related denials. You will be a key promoter of Central Coding and responsible for setting the tone of the Coding Physician Service Center as a service organization, continuously seeking to understand, meet, and exceed customer expectations and needs.
Responsibilities
Review and code clinical notes and operative reports for assigned specialty/specialties.
Coordinate and reconcile multiple schedules to ensure complete charge capture.
Enter charge codes into the billing system in a timely manner.
Work in conjunction with the A/R team on follow‑up and resolution of coding‑related denials and rejections, including recommendation of new/updated coding edits.
Maintain current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through pertinent materials.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Minimum two years of professional fee coding and/or reimbursement experience required. Relevant education may substitute for experience requirement.
Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology is preferred.
Knowledge of pathophysiology is preferred.
Coding certification through AHIMA or AAPC required. Work experience may be accepted in lieu of credential.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Time‑away‑from‑work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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