Professional Coder 2

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Department

05509 WFBMG University Group Practice : WFBMC Main - Radiology : Xray

Status

Full time,

Benefits Eligible

Yes,

Hours Per Week

40,

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Monday - Friday 8 : 00 Am - 5 : 00 PM

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, abstracts and codes hospital based, inpatient hospital, outpatient and ambulatory physician (and mid-level provider) services and special procedures. Uses standard ICD diagnosis and CPT professional coding guidelines, Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party regulations / requirements, as well as internal coding guidelines, in order to provide data for billing and reimbursement.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent with two years of medical coding experience in a similar environment, or eligibility for internal promotion based on achieving and maintaining Coder level II performance criteria by department for six consecutive months.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION

National coding certification (CPC or CCS).

Essential Functions

• Responsible for timely and accurate coding of hospital based professional services by reading and / or reviewing medical record documentation to assign and sequence diagnoses and procedure codes according to coding guidelines.
• Maintains a current knowledge of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT physician service codes, internal codes, and governmental regulations.
• Accrues sufficient continuing education hours to maintain national coding certification.
• Serves as a resource for less experienced medical coders.
• Works collaboratively with team members, Corporate Revenue Cycle, and Compliance Analysts to answer questions and / or resolve issues related to documentation, coding and billing of professional services and / or facility services.
• Provides physician education to ensure documentation is sufficient for greatest accuracy of coding.
• Resolves pending charges in the WakeOne coding work queues including claim denial work queues.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills / Qualifications

Work Environment

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Compensation

Benefits And More

Atrium Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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