HIM Physician Coder - FT - Day - Remote

Responsibilities

• Reviews surgical documentation to assign accurate CPT-4 procedure codes and appropriate modifiers for procedures in the operating room, as well as complex procedures performed in a procedure room.
• Assigns primary and secondary ICD-10CM diagnosis codes.
• Analyzes provider documentation to ensure the appropriate Evaluation and Management codes are assigned.
• Ensures compliance with national coding guidelines and Capital Health's policies for complete, accurate and consistent coding resulting in appropriate reimbursement and data integrity.
• Reviews CCI edits, MUE edits, LCD and NCD coverage before chart finalization.
• Contacts and collaborates with appropriate personnel for documentation insufficiencies and to expedite resolution of accounts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• CPC-A, CPC, or CCS-P certification required
• Associate's degree in Health Information Management preferred
• Two years of experience in physician coding role preferred
• Outpatient ICD-10, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding experience preferred
• One year surgical coding experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of surgical coding guidelines
• Knowledge of pathophysiology and disease processes
• Proficient with Microsoft applications
• Certified Professional Coder-Apprentice (CPC-A), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Health Information Management
• Two years of physician coding experience
• Outpatient coding experience
• Surgical coding experience
• Medical terminology knowledge

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time-Off Program

About the Company

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.