Certified Coder (66933)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for the CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 coding of endoscopy center procedures, hospital charges and other services performed by the physicians and advanced practice providers of UD.

REPORTS TO: Reports to the Billing & Coding Manager

RESPONSIBILIITES
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Accurate coding of services provided by United Digestive, LLC physicians, including assigning the correct ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Research difficult coding questions thoroughly in order to maintain high quality standards.
• Provides support to management, staff and physicians in determining accurate coding and billing practices.
• Participates in coding audits and educational endeavors as directed by RCM leadership
• Maintains certification by completing required CEUs and training courses.
• Continues personal education by attending seminars and classes as needed.
• Stays up to date on changes and updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and diagnosis codes.
• Understands and abides by CMS guidelines in coding.
• Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards as set by RCM leadership
• Answers emails and voicemails and returns calls in a timely and efficient manner.
• Completes requests for information from other United Digestive, LLC staff and ensures that they are handled promptly and effectively to guarantee payment on patient accounts
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality with regards to patient information
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by RCM leadership
• Participates in marketing activities as directed by RCM Leadership
• Cross trains and performs other practice functions as directed by RCM Leadership
• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Certified Coder required. High School Diploma or GED required; proficiency in Evaluation and Management Level of service coding required. 2-3 years of specialty clinical experience, gastroenterology experience preferred. Employee must be computer literate and able to operate Practice Management Software, electronic medical records system and multiple Microsoft Office applications.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Certified Coder must be able to:

• Provide a high level of quality patient care and customer service at all times
• Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated by RCM Leadership
• Work under pressure; assess, respond, and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Maintain composure and set a professional example to patients and coworkers
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment; travel within the Metro area required.


DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
United Digestive LLC is a drug free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Digestive, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, gender, color or national origin in its employment practices.