Independent Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of UHS, is seeking a coder to provide coding services and support for assigned IPM markets and billing entities. This role uses clinical documentation across multiple electronic health record systems to ensure accurate and timely medical coding, charge capture, and charge posting.
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and timely coding services using clinical documentation in multiple EHR systems.
- Meet productivity and quality targets established by coding leadership.
- Reconcile charges to ensure all services are captured.
- Work closely with charge capture and insurance billing operations to ensure accurate charge posting in the practice management system.
- Communicate with providers and market staff to ensure documentation is completed and signed to avoid coding delays and minimize lag days.
- Support provider education on clinical documentation requirements.
- Notify appropriate business office personnel to review coding for new procedures and initiate practice management system setup.
- Maintain knowledge of CPT-4, ICD-10, and relevant government, managed care, and third-party billing guidelines.
- Escalate coding trends that may affect productivity, quality, or revenue.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement efforts.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical school, two years of college, or an associate degree preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in healthcare professional billing, health insurance, coding, or equivalent operations.
- Multi-specialty experience required.
- Primary care provider experience required.
- Internal medicine experience required.
- Denial management experience required.
- AAPC CPC certification required.
- Knowledge of healthcare billing, CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding, and managed care / third-party billing guidelines.
- Understanding of revenue cycle processes preferred.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, research, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience with billing software such as Cerner, Epic, or IDX highly desirable.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
Location
Pennsylvania, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago