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Overview
Coder-3
Remote Position Available
Job Summary
Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs daily feedback and education to providers, staff, and patients of BMG. Assists with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
Completes assigned goals.
Serves as a resource to physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
Acts as a lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff and/or education of more specialized workflows.
Assists in research of new specialty areas, new treatments in medicine, etc.
Works with new acquisitions on documentation improvement and medical necessity, including education.
Qualifications
Experience
Over one year of experience in physician/professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding. Proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding. Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office, or health system. One year of successful physician education.
Education
Associates degree or higher. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in English, both written and oral. Ability to record information accurately. Certifications such as CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P are preferred.
Training
CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT-4 certifications preferred.
Special Skills
Leadership, mentoring, workflow documentation, physician education.
Licensure
Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), CPC, CCS, or equivalent certifications required.
Additional Details
This position does not formally supervise employees.
Physical demands are mostly sedentary with occasional lifting, pushing, and walking. Physical activity is mostly sitting with frequent wrist movements and occasional standing, walking, and other movements. Sensory requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and hearing.
Work environment involves minimal exposure to blood-borne pathogens and dust, with no anticipated extreme temperatures or airborne diseases.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Other
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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