About this role
The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
• Completing a periodic review of Physicians’ and Physician Extenders’ charts; • Preparing and distributing feedback to Physicians and Physician Extenders after the review process is completed; • Coordinating and providing additional training to Physicians and Physician Extenders on E&M and ICD-10 coding as needed; • Ensuring ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding is performed properly by Physicians and Physician Extenders; • Ensuring the coding is performed according to current industry standards and according to commercial payers’ coding guidelines; • Monitoring changes in ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding guidelines regularly, reporting changes to the Compliance Coding Committee, and assisting with implementation of changes; • Attending Coding Compliance Committee meetings; • Attending training classes and seminars; • Performing occasional audits, both routinely and when necessary to identify problem areas; • Assisting other departments with coding-related questions; • Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Employee must be 18 years of age or older; • Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent credential required; • Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential a plus; • Firm understanding of medical terminology; • Strong understanding of the laws regarding compliance; • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications; • Two years’ experience working in a medical facility preferred; primary care physician (PCP) practice a plus; • Two years’ medical coding experience preferred; • Two years’ medical auditing experience preferred; • Ability to prioritize and multitask; • Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.
Salary Range: $56,000 - $66,000 annually, depending on experience.
Benefits and Other Compensation: • Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents • Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance • Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) • Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank • Holiday Pay • Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family • Bonuses include: - Recruitment bonus