• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures • Ensure appropriate DRG assignment • Enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled shift • Solicit clarification from the physician regarding documentation • Participate in team meetings and training • Maintain knowledge of Coding Clinic and other coding guidelines

• Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter. • Assigns Evaluation & Management (E/M) level for emergency room encounters- facility and professional • Assign principal and secondary CPT codes and associated charges for procedures and injections/infusions performed in the emergency room • Assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes based on hospital, payer, or state guidelines • Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record. • Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client. • Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management. • Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. • Maintains effective and professional communication skills. • Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability, and mutual respect.

• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments across two office locations • Manage appointment reminders to reduce patient no-shows • Reschedule appointments as needed while maintaining provider availability • Coordinate patient follow-ups and scheduling communications • Maintain accurate scheduling records across all systems • Process daily medical billing tasks • Follow up on unpaid and denied insurance claims • Assist with Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) activities • Identify and resolve claim denials to maximize reimbursements • Support billing documentation and account reconciliation • Verify patient insurance eligibility and benefits • Submit, track, and manage prior authorization requests • Access and download authorization information through the Optum portal • Maintain authorization tracking records and documentation • Coordinate with insurance companies regarding authorization approvals and updates • Handle inbound and outbound patient phone calls • Assist with patient follow-up communications • Update spreadsheets and patient information • Office Ally (primary practice management system) • Clearinghouse (for scheduling and patient information) • Square (for appointment holds/payment processing) • Optum (insurance portal with authorization access) • Custom spreadsheets for patient data, referral doctor information, test requirements, and authorization tracking • Basic phone system (traditional phone line)

Role Description The Corporate Coder (“CC”) functions under the direction of the Health Information Corporate Coding Manager. The CC is responsible for: - Accurate coding and abstracting of clinical information from the medical record. - Maintaining standards for coding data quality and integrity. - Productivity within established guidelines. - Coding of Tenet facilities as assigned. - Assisting with productive coding to maintain DNFC. - Assisting with quality chart reviews. - Assisting with the training of new CC’s and/or other projects where indicated. Company Description We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Our Story: - Started out as a small operation in California. - Acquired four hospitals and additional care facilities in May 1969. - Grown tremendously in size, scope, and capability over the years. - Curated homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. Our Impact Today: - Leading health system and services platform evolving with community need. - Operations include three businesses: hospitals and physicians, USPI, and Conifer Health Solutions. - Impact spreads with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers. - Differentiated by top-notch medical specialists and tailored service lines. - Conifer provides healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet: - Centers on caring with compassion, creating a bond between caregivers and patients. - Provides employees with resources, tools, and support to serve patients and customers. - Helps team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.