Sr Coder

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Position Summary

The Senior Coder (Sr. Coder) acts as the lead coder for their designated team. This position will train staff on department policies, procedures, systems, and correct coding requirements. The Sr. Coder additionally will monitor staff workload, audit coders, fill in for out-of-office coders, and make recommendations to Physician Coding leadership to improve team efficiency.

Responsibilities

• This position is remote.
• Train all new coders on department policies, procedures, and correct coding principles.
• Provide routine education, training, and auditing to their designated coding teams.
• Analyze coder's workload and make recommendations to ensure timely completion of all work.
• Research and guide coders and staff on coding-related questions or concerns.
• Create and update coder job aids for accurate coding of all services.
• Assist with provider education and feedback for accurate coding.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for their coding team.
• Develop contacts within medical offices to improve coding and charge capture.
• Review encounters for appropriate CPT, Modifier, ICD, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure correct demographic information on claims for initial submissions.
• Query providers for clarifications on clinical documentation.
• Work with providers to capture all charges.
• Ensure providers complete documentation prior to claim submission.
• Meet production and quality standards set by leadership.
• Analyze coding denials to reduce accounts receivable.
• Review invoices for correct coding in billing disputes.
• Collaborate with Patient Financial Services to meet department goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 years of professional fee coding experience with knowledge of CPT, ICD, and HCPCS guidelines.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPC or CCS-P Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior lead coder experience preferred.
• GECB/IDX and Cerner experience preferred.

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit corporation with care centers throughout California. It is an affiliate of Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the nation, with hospitals in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The foundation works with physicians and providers to deliver comprehensive healthcare services, investing in advanced technologies and facilities to support staff development and patient care excellence.

Pay Range

$30.55 - $44.30 per hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare