Coder – Physician Practice, CPC Required

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Coder responsible for abstracting clinical information and coding for Virtua Health. Managing outpatient evaluation and ensuring accurate coding for professional fees based on medical records.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians professional fees
  • Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation
  • Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing
  • Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse

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

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