Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and statistical reporting.
Performs daily feedback and education to providers, staff, and patients of BMG, and assists with education of current coding staff.
Acts as a lead for the team, including onboarding new staff and supporting more specialized workflows.
Assists with research of new specialty areas, new treatments in medicine, documentation improvement, and medical necessity education.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience
- More than 1 year of experience in physician/professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding
- Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional outpatient records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4
- 2 years of experience in an acute care facility, professional office, or integrated health system
- 1 year of documented successful physician education
Education and Credentials
- CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA preferred
- Associate degree preferred
- One of the following certifications required: CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC/CPCH, or CPC-P
Skills
- Physician education
- Leadership and mentoring
- Workflow documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to maintain accuracy and productivity
- Familiarity with HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, and CPT-4
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
3 weeks ago
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