Coder II

This position is part time of 0.6 FTE (24 hours a week) This is a remote position in which we are able to employ in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Responsible for overseeing the medical coding for providers in the medical clinics. Verifies that medical documentation and coding is in compliance with the CMS documentation guidelines as well as CMS, CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding guidelines. Responsible for all levels of CPT including procedures and surgeries as well as monitoring for missing and incorrect charges. Provides education and feedback to providers regarding their coding as well as answers multiple provider questions on a daily basis. Answers coding questions and issues for the Clinic Managers as well as helps the staff of the Regional Business Office with coding questions and insurance coding denials.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Regional Business Office Physician Coding Team is responsible for the accurate and timely coding of the Samaritan Health Services clinic providers according to all applicable guidelines with applicable federal/state rules and regulations.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Certification status as CPC required. Two (2) years coding experience in a physician office required. Three (3) months ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding related experience, education or training required. Experience or training in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology required. Experience or training in the following preferred: Billing functions. Functions of a Regional Business Office.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Confidentiality:

Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality.

Communication:

Communicate information verbally and in writing so others will understand.

Customer Service:

Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public and external sources.

Problem Solving:

Ability to identify problems and review related information using logic and reasoning to evaluate options and implement solutions.

Medical Terminology:

Knowledge of medical records, procedures and terminology. Ability to read, interpret and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Team Building:

Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely (1

• 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
• 33% of the time) Frequently (34
• 66% of the time) Continually (67
• 100% of the time) CLIMB
• STAIRS LIFT (Floor to

Waist:

0

• 36") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
• 54") 0
• 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to

Eye:

up to 54") 0

• 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
• 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD

at waist KNEEL (on knees)

STAND WALK

• LEVEL

SURFACE ROTATE TRUNK

Standing REACH

• Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force)

SIT CARRY

2-handed, 0

• 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK

Sitting REACH

• Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY

Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH

Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified