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Specialty Physician Coder

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Job Title: Specialty Physician Coder
Job Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)
Payrate: $45.00 - $48.27/ hr. on w2

Job Summary:
  • Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Specialty Physician Coder plays a key role in reviewing and analyzing specialty coding and billing for charge processing.
  • This role is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding office, hospital, and surgical/procedures for reimbursement, ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding for inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests, and other medical services rendered to patients.
  • The Specialty Physician Coder will also collaborate with the Coding Compliance Manager to identify coding trends, irregularities, and required action items.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Meet productivity standards established by management
  • Meet quality standards established by management
  • In adherence with standard work, analyze and interpret medical records and assign and sequence appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes for office, inpatient, and/or outpatient records according to established coding guidelines, including the ability to review and code surgical operative and/or procedure reports
  • Follow established workflows for claim denials in Follow-Up work queues, identify opportunities for billing/coding improvements, and participate in coding compliance monitoring, benchmarking, policy development, and physician documentation improvement programs
  • Analyze denial trends and optimize processes within Follow-Up and Claim Edit work queues
  • Provide ongoing communication and education to MCMF providers to maximize coding compliance and reimbursement
  • Adhere to Coding Compliance department communication standards and collaborate with Physician Billing Services Insurance and Customer Service teams to resolve billing and coding issues
  • Perform monthly coding change report analysis and communicate trends to providers as needed
  • Work weekly Missing Charge Reports to identify missed billable charges and maximize reimbursement
  • Organize, attend, and participate in specialty provider meetings
  • Prepare presentation materials, document meeting minutes, follow up on action items, and report to the Coding Compliance Manager
  • Take responsibility for assigned projects and perform additional duties as requested by management
  • Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
  • 3 years of experience working in a hospital or physician's office as a medical coder, including interaction with physicians
  • 1 year of experience as a specialty coder in one of the following: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Medical Hematology/Oncology, OBGYN, Pulmonology, General Surgery, or Radiation Oncology
  • Epic software experience highly preferred.
  • Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Experience:
  • Strong Evaluation and Management (E/M) inpatient and outpatient coding experience
  • Must reside in CA but can work remotely
  • Proof ONLY - NOT HCC/risk adjustment, ASC, or facility coding
  • Desire to convert to full-time employment
  • Experience working on denials
  • GI (CGIC coding certification) or OBGYN (COBGC coding certification) coding experience (1 year or more)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong critical care knowledge.
  • Must be able to abstract chart reviews to capture all billable charges
  • CCC certification required
  • Must be knowledgeable in heart catheterizations
  • Expert knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in Epic software
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to anticipate, research, and resolve problems with strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information accurately and clearly
  • Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively with clinical partners and business center teams
  • Provide excellent customer service and manage a moderate volume of incoming emails and phone calls
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment
  • Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
  • Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Maintain a safe and organized work area
  • Strong work ethic; honest and dependable
  • Strong personal time management skills
  • Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
  • Follow company policies, procedures, and directives
  • Interact in a positive and constructive manner
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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