Medical Coder and Biller (Vascular Procedures)

ABOUT US

With a growing network of locations, California Foot & Ankle Centers (CALFAC) and the Vascular Institutes in Sacramento, Dallas, and Houston, provide comprehensive care and surgery, including advanced wound care and amputation-prevention therapies, lower extremity peripheral nerve surgery, vascular surgery and endovascular procedures..

We have been serving patients for over 60 years, building a loyal patient base keeping our clinic locations busy with little to no marketing during that time. Our highly-competent doctors and medical staff all believe in giving a caring approach to each patient, as well as our utilizing the most modern technology available. Further, we conduct clinical trials and podiatric research at all of our locations.

As a part of our team, you will be welcome in working with us for years to come as we do good work in our communities. We value team building, and our staff oftimes engages in after work activities in order to build relationships and play an essential role in our community.

JOB BRIEF

We are seeking an experienced medical coding professional, with vascular coding experience, to provide our doctors and scribes the best coding and charting guidance. Must be experienced with 2022 CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 codes. Must also be experienced with CCI edits, DRG, and correct use of modifiers. Must have 2+ years of surgical coding minimum. Must have a thorough knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology, as well as an analytical mind. As you consult, advise, interpret, and code patients' medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we will rely on you to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find-all with the ultimate goal of ensuring a smooth billing process.

A pleasant, calm, and professional demeanor is essential, as the front office staff are the first and last people that the patients interact with. As a member of our team, we all provide a high level of efficient patient care, while always presenting a caring, ethical, and professional experience for the patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research proper coding options for medical procedures (Scope: lower extremities, both office and surgical)
• Attend conferences, symposiums, or other opportunities to learn new codes and coding rules
• Prepare summaries and assign the appropriate codes or code sets that apply
• Assist in preparing medical record documentation/charts for doctors, scribes, surgery schedulers, and other clinicians
• With the doctor or other clinician during the patient visit, capture and transcribe medical record documentation
• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for clinic visits and surgical procedures/ deliveries
• Assist other team members with inquiries regarding coding, documentation, denials and billing
• Follow all written policies, procedures, and protocols of the clinic, hospitals, surgery centers, etc.
• Adhere to all policies regarding safety, confidentiality and HIPPA guidelines
• Work fluidly in our EHR systems (EPIC) and eClinical Works (eCW) to ensure info is accurate and complete
• Ensure that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations
• Review patients' charts and documents for verification and accuracy
• Follow up and clarify any information that is not clear to other staff members
• Participate in various projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management
• Cross-train and help coworkers as needed

KNOWLEDGE and Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in medical coding
• Minimum 2 years of experience in surgical coding
• Certification as a CPC for medical practices a big plus, but not required
• Knowledge of legal, regulatory and policy compliance issues regarding medical coding/billing and documentation
• High school diploma required; Associate college degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, fax, printers, scanners, and other office software
• Minimum 2 years experience working with EHR systems (especially EPIC or eCW).
• Must be fluent in English (read, write, comprehend, and speak)
• Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology
• Knowledge and understanding of the workings of medical offices and hospitals

PROFESSIONALISM:

• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and must
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required
• Be a team player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, handle documents, bend and stoop as needed, and reach with hands and arms. The position requires use of keyboard and computer regularly. Strong vision abilities to perform extensive computer-related work.