A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
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Practice Coding Specialist I - Oral Surgery
Philadelphia, PA
Posted 2 days ago
Apply Now Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
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Clinical Practices of University of Pennsylvania Department:
Oral Surgery Location:
Centre Square West Tower- 1500
Market Street Hours:
Full Time Summary:
This position reports to the Supervisor of Billing, and is responsible for reviewing documentation and assigning the appropriate diagnoses and procedures- specifically for professional or clinic services into appropriate codes using ICD-10 as well as completing day-to-day administrative tasks. Through efficient and accurate coding, the Practice Coding Specialist I will help ensure claims are properly coded and reimbursed for professional and facility services.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for ambulatory surgery, special procedure, observation, emergency department, outpatient ancillary and clinic visit records Accurately applies ICD-10, HCPCS/CPT, and APC codes for both routine and complex procedures as well as maintains or exceeds the standard level of quality and productivity Maintains up-to-date knowledge and provides guidance on requirements May also review secured authorizations and pre-billed claims as needed to ensure they adequately reflect the procedures preformed Participates in initiatives and activities related to date integrity or billing processes associated with the hospital and clinic
Credentials:
CCS or CPC (Required)
RHIA or RHIT Education or Equivalent Experience:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
Education Specialization:
Equivalent Experience:
•And 1+ years 1-3 years Coding experience including outpatient or specialty coding We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
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