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Remote Outpatient Coder, Ortho

Job ID: 2403039824-0 Date posted: 12/15/2024 Facility: The Paley Institute
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Job Details

Responsibilities:

 

Include the following. Others may be assigned. 

Performs all assigned billing in a timely manner 

Communicates with the physician the documentation needed to complete job functions 

Ensures accurate coding from the medical record regarding ICD-9 and ICD-10, appropriate evaluation and management CPT code 

Updates patient record with patient’s current insurance, address and telephone numbers 

Identifies primary care doctor and referral source with contact information and documents it in the medical record 

Performs claims follow up and reviews with billing agent in a timely manner 

Protects patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines 

Maintains proper credentials and researches coding issues to ensure correct coding initiative per CMS guidelines 

Identifies and attends one course/conference per specialty, per year to continue education in the coding field 

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience required to perform 

the job. 

AA Degree required 

Bachelors Degree preferred 

5 years coding experience required 

Healthcare background is required 

CPT current competence with ICD- 10, ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS required 

Coding scheme and reimbursement practices required 

RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC or COC certification is required 

Office, and Excel required 

Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrix environment 

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Description

Outpatient Ortho expeirence is required.

The Coder III is responsible for coordinating, performing and completing Medicare compliancy. Coding consists of outpatient services in outpatient and inpatient services including procedures. To ensure coders provide technical aspects of the assignment diagnostic and carried out in accordance with established standards and in compliance NCQA and other regulatory agencies, and Tenet policy.

2403039824

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