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Ambulatory Coder III
Location
South Carolina
Posted
125 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Ambulatory Coder III
Prisma Health
• Responsible for abstracting and validating CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes for inpatient, outpatient and physician's office/clinic settings. • Adheres to all coding and compliance guidelines. • Maintains knowledge of coding/billing updates and payer specific coding guidelines. • Serves as a subject matter expert for assigned specialty. • Utilizes appropriate coding software and coding resources in order to determine correct codes. • Communicates billing related issues to assigned supervisor/manager and participates in meetings in order to improve overall billing, when applicable. • Participates in coding educational opportunities (webinars, in house training, etc.). • Provides feedback to providers in order to clarify and resolve coding concerns. • Resolves assigned pre-billing edits. • Assists in identifying areas that require additional training. • Mentors and assists in training other coders and new team members.
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent or post-high school diploma / highest degree earned
- Five (5) years professional fee coding experience
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Specialty Certification from AAPC that correlates with assigned specialty
- Maintain knowledge of governmental and commercial payer guidelines.
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
- Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database
- Data entry skills
- Mathematical skills
Benefits
- health insurance
- flexible work arrangements
- professional development
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