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Coder-3

Remote Position Available

Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Performs daily feedback and education to providers, staff, and patients of BMG. Assists with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Serves as a resource to physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc.
• Acts as a lead for the team, assisting in onboarding of new staff and/or education of more specialized workflows.
• Assists in research of new specialty areas, new treatments in medicine, etc.
• Works with new acquisitions on documentation improvement and medical necessity, including education.

Over one year of experience in physician/professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding. Proficiency in ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding. Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office, or health system. One year of successful physician education.

Associates degree or higher. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively in English, both written and oral. Ability to record information accurately. Certifications such as CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P are preferred.

CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT-4 certifications preferred.

Leadership, mentoring, workflow documentation, physician education.

Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), CPC, CCS, or equivalent certifications required.

This position does not formally supervise employees.

Physical demands are mostly sedentary with occasional lifting, pushing, and walking. Physical activity is mostly sitting with frequent wrist movements and occasional standing, walking, and other movements. Sensory requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, and hearing.

Work environment involves minimal exposure to blood-borne pathogens and dust, with no anticipated extreme temperatures or airborne diseases.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Other

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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