Coder Physician Practice CPC required

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required., Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required., Minimum of two years of medical coding experience or equivalent., Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology..

Key responsibilities:

  • Abstract billing information from medical records for outpatient services.
  • Assign CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes, and modifiers based on documentation.
  • Research coding and billing issues to determine the most appropriate methods.
  • Analyze medical records for coding accuracy and potential abuse patterns.

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VIRTUA XLarge https://www.virtua.org/
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Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, lifechanging care, or something inbetween – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnetrecognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, weve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, were committed to the wellbeing of the community. That means bringing lifechanging resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

MarltonVMG 534 Lippincott Drive

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT4 and ICD10 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (EM) services and procedures in accordance guidelines.

Position Responsibilities:

• Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT4, ICD10CM codes and modifiers.

• Research simple codingbilling issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of codingbilling. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.

• Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the CodingChargeAudit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Position Qualifications Required Experience Required:

Minimum of two years records coding experience or equivalent.

Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.

Ability to make sound decisions.

Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.

Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology Medical terminology required.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology Medical terminology required

CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required

Hourly Rate: $25.24 $37.86
The actual salaryrate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for fulltime and parttime colleagues, including, but not limited to: medicalprescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, shortterm disability and optional longterm disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication

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