Trauma Surgical Profee Coder

Trauma Surgical Profee Coder

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Trauma Surgical Profee Coder like you to be a part of our team.

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.

What you will do in this role:

• Reviews and codes clinical notes and operative reports for assigned specialty/specialties.
• Coordinates and reconciles multiple schedules to ensure complete charge capture.
• Charge entry of codes into billing system in a timely manner.
• Work in conjunction with A/R team on follow up and resolution of coding related denials and rejections, including recommendation of new/updated coding edits.
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through pertinent materials.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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.

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.