Specialty Coder Senior - Remote
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*This position is remote for ourSpecialty GENERAL
SURGERYdepartment.Summary:Responsible for maintaining current and
high-quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all daily Anesthesia
services, charge review and claim edit work queues, reconciliation,
and coding denials. Via assigned work queues, verifies all charges
and code assignments are correct, including the correct application
of modifiers. Responsible for resolving Anesthesia coding denials.
Communicates regularly with providers regarding coding concerns,
missing/incomplete documentation, and coding policy updates. The
Specialty Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all
appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical records systems,
verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data,
following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for
Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines.Requirements:Minimum
requirements: Completion of an AAPC General Surgery Coding
Certificate Program (CGSC)High school diploma or GEDMinimum 2 years
of General Surgery coding for a multi-specialty physician practice1
year of professional billing, claim denials, appeals, and/or
revenue cycle work preferredExpert knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS,
and medical terminologyStrong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and
Commercial payers coding/billing guidelines and compliance
regulations, including medical policy restrictions (LCDs and
NCDs)Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsStrong
analytical and research skills, with extreme attention to
detailProficient using multiple software applications, including:
Excel, Word, and PowerPointAbility to prioritize assignments to
meet deadlinesAbility to meet set productivity and quality
standardsAble to work independently in a remote setting, as well as
part of a teamEPIC and Meditech experience preferredWork Type:Full
TimeReq. No89447Job TitleSpecialty Coder Senior -
RemoteMarketCHRISTUS Trinity ClinicCategoryRevenue
CycleFacilityCHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Woodgate IV
BldgAddress1101 East SE Loop 323Tyler, TX 75701USTypeFULL TIME
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