University of Maryland Faculty Physicians
Baltimore, MD, USA
Duties will include: selecting the correct diagnosis and procedure codes based on documentation and payer specificity requirements; communicating with physicians about coding questions and issues; using modifiers to assure clean claims; maintaining current knowledge on coding and billing policies; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements Qualified applicants will possess: H.S. diploma or equivalent (GED); Certified Professional Coder (CPC or CCS-P) certification required, previous experience in professional coding and/or auditing; PC proficiency; knowledge of payers in specialty; extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding; knowledge of government regulations as they relate to teaching physician documentation; and knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is required. CPC-A license are encouraged to apply.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTINS
1. Selects the appropriate procedural and diagnostic code based on provider documentation, utilizing HIPAA Standardized Code Set...