Senior Coder

15 Aug 2024

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Accede Solutions is seeking a Senior Coder to provide standardization, quality, expertise and customer service focus to the Client's Healthcare system. The Coder Senior will have frequent contact with customers/patients, faculty, physicians, vendors, and University personnel.Primary responsibilities will include performing highly technical professional billing and coding, correlating multispecialty coding, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory billing and coding guidelines. This position will also be required to maintain an excellent working relationship with customers and provide cross-coverage as needed. The Coder Senior must also manage CEUs (continuing education credits) to maintain required credentials.This position will require the ability to use a computer for extended periods and work in a fast-paced environment. The qualified individual must enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate with a diver.Job Responsibilities:Coding and Billing(75%)-Review and abstract medical record documentation for inpatient, outpatient, procedures and technical services and assign correct CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers as applicable to ensure compliant billing. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Utilize applicable software systems (scheduling, registration, EMR, coding, billing) to complete coding transactions. Review and correct pre-claim coding edits. Query providers to clarify documentation questions and/or issues. Communicate effectively and professionally with clinical staff, management, and fellow employees. Communication(10%)-Ability to correlate multi-specialty and highly technical coding requiring greater levels of competency. Provide backup coding coverage in other specialties as needed. Identify documentation education opportunities for physicians, Divisions, and Departments, and package information into deliverables for key internal and external stakeholders. Compliance(10%)-Ensure adherence to all regulatory coding and billing guidelines. Meet coding quality benchmarks (CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10) established in UKH HealthCare policies and procedures. Continuously communicate with management regarding coding queries, documentation improvement opportunities, etc. Contributes to quality improvement activities of the department and the organization, including participating in internal department and corporate audits.Professional Development(5%)-Reads professional material distributed by management. Attending continuing education activities and other WBTs. Maintains professional credentials. Participates in other professional development opportunities as needed.Must Have Skills:-Attention to detail, accuracy, CPT and ICD-10 knowledge, knowledge of coding and billing software, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance and time management skills.- 3+ years of job related experience- License/Certification-RHIT, CCP, CPC, CPC-A or CCS

  • ID: #44886148
  • State: Texas Irving 75062 Irving USA
  • City: Irving
  • Salary: BASED ON EXPERIENCE
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-08-15
  • Deadline: 2022-10-13
  • Category: Healthcare