Coder – IPT

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Coder at Phelps Health ensuring accurate medical billing and coding according to AMA and CMS guidelines. Responsible for maintaining certification and productivity standards in remote conditions.

Responsibilities:

  • The coder is responsible for ensuring appropriate levels of service being billed according to the American Medical Association (AMA) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines.
  • Assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to completed and signed medical documentation creating an appropriate assigned medical claim.
  • Abstracts specified data and information from patient records in order to determine appropriate modifiers for claim submission.
  • Queries providers for clarification of documentation when unclear or inadequate in order to code accurately.
  • Requests providers to complete addendums as necessary.
  • Stays up-to-date with coding guidelines, rules, and regulations and applies those guidelines to all types of patient accounts.
  • Abides by AAPC’s “Standards of Ethical Coding” and Phelps Health’s Corporate Compliance coding guidelines.
  • Monitors providers documentation for timely completion.
  • Notifies Coding Manager of any providers who fall outside the designated 73-hour turnaround time frame.
  • Maintains the designated 3 business day time frame for coding completed records and provides weekly report summaries to Coding Manager.
  • Maintain productivity standards as set forth by Phelps Health productivity matrix.
  • Maintain annual certification through AAPC or AHIMA and completes required CEUs for certification maintenance.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 1-year medical coding experience is preferred.
  • Certification as a medical coder through AAPC (A’s are accepted). AHIMA certification is accepted as well.

Benefits:

  • Equipment is provided by Phelps.