Certified Coder

Company Overview National Partners in Healthcare (NPH) is a progressive healthcare company specializing in anesthesiology. We partner with physicians and health systems to deliver high‑quality care, aligning synergies and best practices to achieve superior outcomes. We believe in a foundation of trust, transparency, and excellence. The company offers career advancement opportunities that support a healthy work/life balance. Position Summary The Certified Coder abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD‑10 and/or CPT‑4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. Inputs and maintains data on procedures required for state or other reporting. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Codes anesthesia charge tickets. Reviews CPT, ICD‑10, ASA and HCPCS coding on charge tickets. Reviews anesthesia records for supporting documentation for charge tickets. Reviews medical records for supporting documentation for charge tickets. MAY require sending back to the providers for additional information. Review all incomplete or inaccurate charge tickets that are sent back from the billers for additional information and make necessary corrections. Identify cosmetic and/or prepaid cases and ensure two tickets are created, one for insurance and one for patient responsibility. Deliver coded charts to assigned box for delivery to billing department. Assist Billing and AR Department as needed. Communicates issues and questions to management when appropriate. Maintains strictest confidentiality. Adhere to all company policies and procedures. Adherence to and compliance with information systems security is everyone’s responsibility. It is the responsibility of every computer user to: know and follow information systems security policies and procedures. Attend information systems security training, when offered. Report information systems security problems. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent. CCS‑P or CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification from AAPC or AHIMA. Minimum of 2 years coding experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Knowledge of CPT, ICD‑10, ASA and HCPCS coding. Background in medical terminology required. Background in anatomy and physiology preferred. Knowledge of organization policies, procedures and systems. Skill in computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel. Skill in verbal and written communication. Skill in gathering and reporting information. Ability to work effectively with staff. Must have a pleasant disposition and be a team player. Ability to work independently with limited supervision. Must report to work consistently, on time, and for expected duration. Salary will be based on market location and will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr