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Ambulatory Coder III, Orthopedics
Location
South Carolina
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Ambulatory Coder III, Orthopedics
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. • Abstracts/codes for assigned provider(s)/division(s) based on medical record documentation. • 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. • Follows departmental policies for charge corrections. • 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.
- Associate degree preferred
- 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
- Inspire health.
- Serve with compassion.
- Be the difference.
- Participate in coding educational opportunities (webinars, in house training, etc.).
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