Spec, Phys Svc Coding III
The primary purpose of the SPEC, PHYS SVC CODING III is to code physician charges by assigning ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation. Must have the ability to utilize multiple resources to support code assignment. Must possess knowledge on how to resolve coding denials and pre-bill coding edits. Productivity and accuracy are measured via internal audits and must be maintained.
Level III roles include but are not limited to invasive and surgical coding such as general surgery, interventional radiology, invasive cardiology, and anesthesia.
Essential duties and responsibilities include:
- Assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers codes from documentation
- Review and appropriately resolve pre-bill edits
- Review and appropriately resolve coding denials
- Meet or exceed productivity standards
- Meet or exceed accuracy rate of 95.5% in monthly internal audits
- Effectively present coding issues to internal team members, internal clients or external clients
- Deliver information in a one-on-one or small group format to peers
- Meet deadlines and complete assignments before monthly closing dates
- Locate and apply CCI, LCD, NCD and other applicable coding rules and client specific guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.
Education/experience includes:
- Vocational or technical education beyond high school
- Minimum of 3-5 years coding experience
- CPC or CCS-P or equivalent certification
- Demonstrate working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations
- Must possess knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices
- Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
- Detail oriented with the ability to identify and resolve problems
- Must possess knowledge of CCI, LCD, NCD and other applicable coding rules and regulations
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with co-workers
- Ability to work as a team member in all activities
- Conduct self in an ethical, honest, and professional manner
- Demonstrate continued willingness to learn and grow
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel
Position competencies include:
- Builds team relationships
- Communicates effectively
- Compliance with laws, policies and procedures
- Develops self
- Displays adaptability
- Drives for results
- Focus on the customer/client
- Respects others
- Shows reliability
Compensation and benefit information includes:
- Pay: $24.82 - $37.23 per hour. Compensation depends on location, qualifications, and experience.
- Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
- Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.
- Conifer offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked.
- 401k with up to 6% employer match
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
- For Colorado employees, Conifer offers paid leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.