Coder, OP Oncology

Job Title

Coder II

Job Description

Under the supervision of the HIS OP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination, the Coder II is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety, apply coding guidelines and regulations and assign ICD-CM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years' experience in acute healthcare setting, preferred.
• Coding credentials, i.e. CCS, COC, CCS-P, CPC, RHIT, and RHIA required.
• Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including documentation, coding and billing guidelines preferred.
• Ability to accurately apply ICD-10 diagnosis, procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology required.
• Ability to use computers effectively. Excellent communication skills, including written and oral, teaching and presentation skills required.
• Knowledge of EMR (Cerner, EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum, Clintegrity, Compliance 360 and 3M), to include knowledge of CAC system.

Preferred:

• Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC Three + years coding experience in multispecialty Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Acute Care, CPT-ICD-10-CM codes.
• Previous experience with compliance software.
• Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA

Work Hours:

8:30AM-5PM

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No