Physician Coding Cardiology Complex Coder

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Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Estimated Pay Range:

$24.32 - $36.48 / hour, based on location, education, & experience.

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including this 100% remote position. Apply today.

We are looking for a motivated, experienced Certified Medical Coder | Physician Practice Complex Coder with ideally 3+ years of Cardiology Complex Coding experience (ideally Surgical Cardiology) to join our talented team. This position does require Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in active status (this position requires more than an apprentice CPC-A) with recent/consistent coding work history of 3 years or more.

Our leaders and coders work in a remote environment. Even though we work remotely we have a lot of resources at our fingertips and many people we can reach out to for support.  We offer schedule flexibility with great benefits. Lots of internal growth opportunities. Our Leadership team is diverse in skillsets and our focus is on teamwork.  Come bring your talents to our team where we can learn from each other.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• CPC or CCS-P certification
• at least 3+ years of Cardiology complex coding experience

This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8-hour period between 7am – 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.  

POSITION SUMMARY

This position evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction for full range of complex and/or multispecialty surgical, procedural and E&M professional services in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines. Utilize coding knowledge and expertise to support department projects, validation edits and/or revisions.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate.  Reconciliation of charges as required.

2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.

3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.

4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.

5. Able to identify validation edits and revision issues to ensure compliant coding.

6. Recognizes and distinguishes complex diagnoses and procedures and has attention to detail to make needed corrections and ensure accurate coding, reimbursement, and compliance.

7. Works independently under regular supervisio