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Senior Specialty Physician Coder Interventional

ICONMA, LLC

Fountain Valley, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38.65–$41.69 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Anatomy, Billing, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Chemotherapy, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Epic Systems, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), Hematology, Hospital, ICD-10, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Medical Coding, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Medical Tests, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Physiology, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Policy Implementation, Problem Solving Skills, Radiology, Reimbursement, Relationship Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Fountain Valley, CA
POSTED
6 days ago
Our Client, a Healthcare company, is looking for a Senior Specialty Physician Coder – Interventional for their Fountain Valley, CA location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Senior Specialty Physician Coder plays a key role in reviewing and analyzing specialty coding and billing for charge processing. This role will be responsible for reviewing and accurately coding office, hospital, and surgical procedures for reimbursement and ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding for both inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests, and other medical services rendered to patients. In addition, the Senior Specialty Physician Coder will serve as a point of contact for contract coders, maintain the continuity of contract coding operations, and ensure the implementation of Client policies and procedures. The Senior Specialty Physician Coder will also work with the Coding Compliance Manager on discovered coding trends and irregularities and needed action items.
 
Requirements:
  • Surgical breast oncology (including plastic reconstructive breast surgery), Hematology/Oncology
  • Must be able to abstract the chart review to capture all billable charges
  • EPIC experience:
  • Charge entry and charge review experience required
  • Strong Evaluation and Management (E/M) inpatient and outpatient coding experience
  • Profee ONLY – NOT HCC/risk adjustment, ASC, or facility coding
  • Bonus/nice to have
  • Bonus: GYNONC coding experience
  • Bonus: Experience working on denials
  • Bonus: GI (CGIC coding certification) or OBGYN (COBGC coding certification) coding experience (1 year or more)
  • Under the direction of the Coding Compliance Manager, the Specialty Physician Coder plays a key role in reviewing and analyzing specialty coding and billing for charge processing.
  • This role will be responsible for reviewing and accurately coding office, hospital, and surgical/procedures for reimbursement and ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding for inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests, and other medical services rendered to patients.
  • The Specialty Physician Coder will also work with the Coding Compliance Manager on discovered coding trends and irregularities and needed action items.
  • Skills:
  • Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Proficient in Epic software.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • The ability to anticipate, research, and resolve problems/strong problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate information accurately and clearly.
  • The ability to manage interpersonal relationships and effectively communicate with clinical partners and fellow business center teams.
  • Provide excellent customer service and address a moderate amount of incoming email and phone calls.
  • Collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment.
  • Professional demeanor at all times.
  • The ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Maintain a safe and orderly work area.
  • Strong work ethic, honest, and dependable.
  • Strong personal time management skills.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, and directives.
  • Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Prioritize and multitask.
  • Experience
  • 5 years’ experience working in a hospital or physician’s office as a medical coder and interacting with physicians.
  • 2 years’ experience as a specialty coder in one of the following specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Oncology Chemotherapy Infusion.
  • Expert knowledge of ICD10, CPT, and HCPCS.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
  • Epic software experience is highly desired.
  • Proficient Microsoft skills.
  • Must be very experienced in Epic charge submission.
 
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