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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location englewood, Colorado

About this job

Centura Health Physician Group (CHPG) offers providers a true opportunity to live their calling to care while experiencing the support of a built-in comprehensive network, vast resources, professional growth, trusted leadership, generous benefits and an amazing quality of life with locations that span Colorado and into Western Kansas. CHPG is proud to connect providers and consumers through state-of-the-art technology, clinical resources and professional expertise to help people live healthier. Our coordinated services represent a full continuum of care -- from preventive and early diagnoses to leading-edge treatment and life-saving critical care. CHPG's ability to deliver better health care value is the direct result of combining the best clinical tools, shared resources and medical expertise with a patient-centered approach that emphasizes Centura Health's mission and commitment to quality, compassion and service.

JOB DESCRIPTION/JOB POSTING ID: 48312

RECRUITER:

Toni Jones

tonijones@centura.org

CLINIC:

Centura Coding Service Center

DETAILS:

Full-Time

HOURS:

Variable

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Coder II is responsible for multi-specialty coding and accurately assigning and sequencing ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes and modifiers and other required coding of all ancillary services to ensure timely, accurate and complete charge capture for assigned physician clinics and IP charges. Responsibilities also include supporting clinic and site Hub staff on coding-related questions, education under the direction of the Coding Hub Manager for regulatory coding guidelines and assuring that encounters are coded to meet compliance and coding regulations and guidelines. Verifies and audits basic coding performed by the site staff. Clarifies any coding questions with physicians and uses good judgment in determining accurate and compliant coding based on the information provided or from the hospital system. This position is a primary resource to providers, office management, clinic staff and HUB staff for coding compliance. The Coder II actively abstracts (aka: charge entry) in the computer system, A/R follow-up and special project work as needed. Knowledge of the fee schedule and ability to compare coding with applicable dictation displayed.

POSITION DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, IN ORDER OF TIME SPENT)

Accurately assigns ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes and modifiers in general and multi-specialty areas, including, but not limited to, oncology, OB/GYN, orthopedics, neurosurgery, interventional radiology, endocrinology, anesthesia, etc

Reviews EMR, encounter forms and applies coding training to identify and sequence appropriate ICD-9 to the appropriate CPT code.

Accurately enters codes and charges and other required medical information into the designated computer software system.

Works with central business office team and revenue support team on resolving claim denials and appeals to assure maximum net revenue, and identify payer underpayments in a timely fashion.

Maintains coding skill through continuing education and reading of distributed materials. Trains new coders as requested in the coding and abstracting process.

Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and positive interpersonal relations.

Acts as a service representative of the department.

Meets department and system attendance standards.

Actively seeks to promote and helps to maintain a professional, team oriented, service conscious environments, which contributes to the goals of the department and reflects the values of the system.

Supports chart/claim audit projects.

Assists with development and/or reviews of coding guidelines, policies, procedures as needed.

* This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* 2-3 years medical coding experience required in a physician setting

* Hands-on physician coding experience preferred in oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, cardiology, interventional radiology, anesthesia, OB/GYN and other specialty areas

* Medical Chart/charge audit experience preferred

* Medical terminology/Coding Education experience preferred

* Basic computer, word processing, and 10-key skills required

* Encoder experience preferred



EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

* High School Diploma or GED required

* Formal coding education completed at an accredited certificate program -- 1 year minimum -- required

**Coding Assessment will be given**

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Prefer CPC or CCS-P

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work - prolonged periods of sitting and exert/lift up to 10 lbs. force occasionally)

Important notification to applicants as of Nov. 20, 2014: Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Centura Health will no longer hire tobacco users in Colorado and Kansas. The change to our policy does not apply to associates hired on or before Dec. 31, 2014 . Centura Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.