Coder - Physician Based - Maywood

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift: Description: The physician based coder is responsible for accurate and timely review and coding of procedures and surgeries for multi-specialty areas into the billing and accounts receivable system. Ensures that all external regulations affecting the coding process are implemented in the work course to assure compliance and consistency of coding and reduce the risk of external audits. Review physician reports and append appropriate CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10 codes, and modifiers. Verify that physician documentation supports the billing. Query physician when necessary to ensure correct coding. Minimum Education: Required: Associates Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Specify Degree(s): Graduate of accredited medical coding program Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Licensure/Certifications: Required: Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (AAPC) Preferred: Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA) Other: CCS, CCS-P OR CPC required. RHIT or RHIA candidates also considered. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.