HIM Physician Coder – Per Diem
Job Description:
• Accurately applies official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of procedural and diagnostic codes
• Reviews the surgical documentation for accurate assignment of ICD-10 diagnosis, current procedural terminology (CPT-4) codes and modifiers
• Ensures appropriate coding of evaluation and management services when applicable
• Ensures compliance with national coding guidelines and Capital Health's policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding resulting in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity
Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• CPC-A, CPC, or CCS-P certification required
• Associate's degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Two years of experience in physician coding role preferred
• Outpatient ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding experience preferred
• One year surgical coding experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of surgical coding guidelines
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
• Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required
Benefits:
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
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• Accurately applies official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of procedural and diagnostic codes
• Reviews the surgical documentation for accurate assignment of ICD-10 diagnosis, current procedural terminology (CPT-4) codes and modifiers
• Ensures appropriate coding of evaluation and management services when applicable
• Ensures compliance with national coding guidelines and Capital Health's policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding resulting in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity
Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED
• CPC-A, CPC, or CCS-P certification required
• Associate's degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Two years of experience in physician coding role preferred
• Outpatient ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding experience preferred
• One year surgical coding experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of surgical coding guidelines
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
• Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required
Benefits:
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
Apply Now
Apply Now