Remote Physician Coder I - Ccc

REMOTE PHYSICIAN CODER - I

FULLTIME - 40hrs/wk

Position Requirements:
Education Required:
High School Graduate, or
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Experience Required:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail, including exposure or experience with electronic coding systems or applications.
Basic communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Basic organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills.
Basic analytical skills, with a high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment and decision making.
Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast~paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
Coding Associate (CCA) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Coding Specialist ~ Physician (CCS~P) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or
Professional Coder (CPC) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), or
Specialty Coding Professional (SCP) certification issued by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance (BMSC), or
Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC~A) certification issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), or
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Exposed to a normal office environment.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to continuously concentrate.
Position may be required to travel to other sites therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Purpose:
Responsible for collection and coding of routine office intermediate physician charges and patient data to ensure that claims are submitted to insurance payers in the most compliant, efficient and expeditious manner possible.

Accountabilities:
Assigns codes to office based visits and procedures using International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS).
Adheres to organization and departmental guidelines, policies and protocols.
Sequences diagnoses and procedure codes as outlined in CPT, ICD and HCPCS Coding Guidelines while adhering to local and national governmental payer guidelines.
Reviews all clinician documentation to support assigned codes in the health information record so that all significant diagnoses and procedures may be captured for reimbursement and data purposes.
Follows up and obtains clarification of inaccurate documentation as appropriate.
Abides by Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing codes for proper insurance reimbursement.
Maintains confidentiality of patient