Sr. Coder

Sr. Coder

Key Responsibilities:

• Coding Medical Records: Review patient medical records and assign appropriate codes using systems like ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS for diagnoses and procedures.
• Claims Processing: Prepare and submit claims to insurance companies, ensuring compliance with regulations and accuracy in coding to facilitate reimbursement.
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers, billing specialists, and other staff to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding practices.
• Auditing and Compliance: Conduct audits of medical records to ensure coding accuracy and compliance with federal regulations and insurance standards.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to healthcare staff on coding practices and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Certification: Must hold a certification from recognized organizations such as AAPC.
• Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in medical coding, preferably in a multi-specialty healthcare setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in medical coding software and a strong understanding of medical terminology and coding guidelines.

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Jefferson University Physicians

Primary Location Address: 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.