Physician Billing Coder; Surgical | Revenue Cycle Admin PRN Pool | Certified | REMOTE

Overview

Summary:

Review, monitor, and control charge capture and documentation. Provide on-site physician feedback for coding/documentation practices. Assist physicians with documentation and billing compliance guidelines.

• Review clinical documentation and code to the highest level of specificity for accurate charge capture stated by physicians or other healthcare providers.
• Assign and sequence appropriate codes using current procedure, diagnosis, and HCPCS for insurance billing.
• Accurately follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
• Communicates with Special Billers and Charge Follow-up Coordinator in answering insurance billing questions.
• Reviews and corrects charge review edits.
• Reviews records to ensure proper submission of services prior to billing on selected charges.
• Maintains compliance standards in accordance with internal compliance policies. Reports compliance issues appropriately.
• Works in cooperation with other clinical areas and staff.
• Performs coding work requiring independent judgment with timeliness and accuracy.
• All other duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years
  - Medical billing preferred
• 3 years
  - Extensive experience in physician coding preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma - required

Certification/Licensure:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required

Additional Duties:

• All other duties as assigned

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.