Coder - Full Time Wound Care Center Voorhees - VIRTUA

VIRTUA
VIRTUA
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Voorhees, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Full time
Description

Summary:


Responsible for abstracting clinical information and assigning CPT-4 and ICD-9 codes from medical records and documents to support physicians professional fees, including but not limited to outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) services and procedures in accordance guidelines.


Position Responsibilities:


  • Abstract billing for outpatient evaluation and management codes, minor surgical procedure(s) and HCPCS (supplies and pharmaceuticals) codes from provider documentation to include; assignment of CPT4, ICD9CM codes and modifiers.
  • Research simple coding/billing issues for the physicians to identify and recommend the most appropriate method of coding/billing. Research may involve interaction with such organizations as American Medical Association, specialty societies, or other coding consultants.
  • Analysis of the medical record to determine the appropriateness of coding and potential patterns of abuse. Including working with the Coding/Charge/Audit Analyst(s) to resolve the issue(s).

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum of two years outpatient records coding experience or equivalent desired
Experience in outpatient Wound Center/Hyperbaric Specialty coding desired
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.


Required Education:

High School Diplma/GED
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