Physician Coder – Trauma Surgery
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Physician Coder for Trauma Surgery at MedKoder, specializing in coding for trauma surgery and E/M services. Responsible for accurate coding to maximize reimbursement and ensure compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Review and accurately code Trauma Surgery and E/M cases to maximize reimbursement in a timely manner
- Review and accurately code E/M visits and office procedures
- Able to work independently and research coding scenarios
- Coder is responsible for meeting our daily production goal and our quality goal of averaging 95% accuracy rate on a consistent basis
- Attend conference calls as necessary to provide information and/or feedback
- Communicate with leadership on coding or documentation issues/trends
- Stay current on all coding guidelines (to include surgery-specific guidelines) and maintain credentials as necessary
- Participate in coding department and education meetings
- Flexible to expand coding skill set into other specialties
- Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Requirements:
- High School diploma required
- Associates or BS degree preferred
- Successful completion of at least one AHIMA or AAPC certified program with the achievement of the correlating professional credential (CCS-P, CPC, etc.); active and in good standing
- A CPC or CCS-P certification is required. The CPC-A is not accepted
- Minimum of 5 years physician coding experience (recent hands-on production), with at least 3 years of recent coding in the specialty of Trauma Surgery
- Must have proficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, CPT, ICD-10 coding, modifiers, disease processes, surgical techniques, and Medicare and Medicaid billing policies for professional services
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, and electronic healthcare record information and billing systems
- Experience working with Google Workspace preferred but not required
- Auditing experience a PLUS
- CPMA certification is a PLUS
- Cerner PowerChart experience is a PLUS
Benefits:
- Up to 100% EMPLOYER PAID Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for employees
- 401K and Profit Sharing
- STD, LTD, Life Insurance, and FSA Program
- Paid AAPC and AHIMA corporate memberships
- 30 Hours of CEU pay (continuance in education)
- Generous paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Flexible scheduling year-round
- Professional development and education
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