Lourdes Health System
Lourdes Health System is now part of the Virtua family.
Coder, Physician Practice
Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
Arizona + 16 moreAll locations: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Posted
87 days ago
Salary
$25 - $37 / hour
High School2 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• 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 CPT-4, ICD-10-CM codes and modifiers.
• Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. 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 Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).
Job Requirements
- Minimum of two years records coding experience and/or equivalent education (completion of AAPC course or completion of Coding program at trade school).
- 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.
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certified required or must obtain within six months of hire.
Benefits
- medical/prescription, 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
- short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- tuition assistance
- employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
