Ellis Medicine
This position can be local or remote!!
The Medical Coder II is responsible for the revenue cycle activities of specific physician practices of Ellis Medical Group (EMG). This includes but is not limited to: Managing the charge entry and charge reconciliation process for the assigned practice(s). Managing the Encounter Billing Exception Worklist (EBEW) and related work lists to ensure complete, timely and accurate submission of claims. Facilitating the accuracy and completeness of the practice’s codes and charges in the Service Catalog (Charge Description Master) and related encounter forms. Ensuring compliance with CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 coding guidelines and government regulations, responsible for reviewing and coding from discharge data abstracts. Ensuring the practice(s) is optimizing reimbursement from third party payors by following and utilizing reimbursement guidelines. Establishing relationships with medical/dental staff, following up with providers to ensure documentation supports the diagnoses and E/M level in question. Responsible for weekly chart audits for practice providers to optimize accurate documentation and coding. Participating in regularly scheduled cross-functional work groups to coordinate and improve revenue cycle activities within all EMG practices and across Ellis Medicine. This position has significant responsibility for ensuring the financial viability of the assigned practice(s), by producing claims in a timely, accurate and complete manner. Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required. Two (2) - five (5) years of outpatient coding experience required. Hospital, physician practice or insurance coding and billing experience required. Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including coding and billing guidelines and government/payor regulations. Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and current coding standards. Skilled experience and knowledge of Windows based software required, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word. Experience with Siemens Soarian systems and Cerner PowerChart electronic health record preferred. Responsibilities: Managing charge entry and charge reconciliation for the assigned physician practice(s). Reviewing Inpatient, Surgeries, and Practice records for diagnoses and procedures and assigning the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes utilizing PowerChart and the Soarian Financial Management Systems. Establishing relationships with medical/dental staff, following up with providers to ensure documentation supports the diagnoses and E/M level in question. Responsible for weekly chart audits for practice providers to optimize accurate documentation and coding. Managing the Encounter Billing Exception Worklist (EBEW) and related worklists that hold claims from billing, establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with the PBO dept. to reduce and address claim issues and denials timely. Assisting in the maintenance of the practice’s charges and coding, in cooperation with the Charge Description Master (CDM) Manager and Health Information Services (HIS) Department. Participating in ongoing education relevant to practice specialty, assisting in training for new employees and coverage. Working closely with the Practice Leader and the RCA Supervisor to ensure that all updates and changes are implemented timely. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality to protect patient health information privacy, while providing access to authorized individuals and entities, and safeguarding the integrity of electronic records. Participating in standing cross-functional work groups to facilitate resolution of systems issues and operational issues within Ellis Medical Group and across the enterprise (Ellis Medicine). Responding promptly to customer questions, providing excellent customer service and collaborating with other departments (PBO) throughout the organization. Demonstrating knowledge of computer applications, specifically Soarian Financial Management, Soarian Scheduling, Soarian Clinicals (HIM Prod), and PowerChart. Performing other duties as assigned. Adhering to hospital and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessments, MEE Behavior and Standards, AIDET. Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status. Salary Range: $17.46-$25.32/hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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The Medical Coder II is responsible for the revenue cycle activities of specific physician practices of Ellis Medical Group (EMG). This includes but is not limited to: Managing the charge entry and charge reconciliation process for the assigned practice(s). Managing the Encounter Billing Exception Worklist (EBEW) and related work lists to ensure complete, timely and accurate submission of claims. Facilitating the accuracy and completeness of the practice’s codes and charges in the Service Catalog (Charge Description Master) and related encounter forms. Ensuring compliance with CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10 coding guidelines and government regulations, responsible for reviewing and coding from discharge data abstracts. Ensuring the practice(s) is optimizing reimbursement from third party payors by following and utilizing reimbursement guidelines. Establishing relationships with medical/dental staff, following up with providers to ensure documentation supports the diagnoses and E/M level in question. Responsible for weekly chart audits for practice providers to optimize accurate documentation and coding. Participating in regularly scheduled cross-functional work groups to coordinate and improve revenue cycle activities within all EMG practices and across Ellis Medicine. This position has significant responsibility for ensuring the financial viability of the assigned practice(s), by producing claims in a timely, accurate and complete manner. Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required. Two (2) - five (5) years of outpatient coding experience required. Hospital, physician practice or insurance coding and billing experience required. Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions, including coding and billing guidelines and government/payor regulations. Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and current coding standards. Skilled experience and knowledge of Windows based software required, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word. Experience with Siemens Soarian systems and Cerner PowerChart electronic health record preferred. Responsibilities: Managing charge entry and charge reconciliation for the assigned physician practice(s). Reviewing Inpatient, Surgeries, and Practice records for diagnoses and procedures and assigning the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes utilizing PowerChart and the Soarian Financial Management Systems. Establishing relationships with medical/dental staff, following up with providers to ensure documentation supports the diagnoses and E/M level in question. Responsible for weekly chart audits for practice providers to optimize accurate documentation and coding. Managing the Encounter Billing Exception Worklist (EBEW) and related worklists that hold claims from billing, establishing and maintaining a close working relationship with the PBO dept. to reduce and address claim issues and denials timely. Assisting in the maintenance of the practice’s charges and coding, in cooperation with the Charge Description Master (CDM) Manager and Health Information Services (HIS) Department. Participating in ongoing education relevant to practice specialty, assisting in training for new employees and coverage. Working closely with the Practice Leader and the RCA Supervisor to ensure that all updates and changes are implemented timely. Maintaining a high level of confidentiality to protect patient health information privacy, while providing access to authorized individuals and entities, and safeguarding the integrity of electronic records. Participating in standing cross-functional work groups to facilitate resolution of systems issues and operational issues within Ellis Medical Group and across the enterprise (Ellis Medicine). Responding promptly to customer questions, providing excellent customer service and collaborating with other departments (PBO) throughout the organization. Demonstrating knowledge of computer applications, specifically Soarian Financial Management, Soarian Scheduling, Soarian Clinicals (HIM Prod), and PowerChart. Performing other duties as assigned. Adhering to hospital and procedures related to mandatory education and annual health assessments, MEE Behavior and Standards, AIDET. Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest, or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, or domestic violence victim status. Salary Range: $17.46-$25.32/hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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