Coder-RHPA

Company: UNAVAILABLE
Location: Richmond
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Overview Responsible for entering charges and providing accurate, complete and appropriate coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS classification systems. Assigns appropriate codes to diagnoses specified in the record by the treating provider(s) and in keeping with regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities Codes services provided and documented within the Reid Health Physician Associates medical record for the purpose of quality planning and assessment, reimbursement, research and compliance with Federal regulations according to ICD-10-CM and CPT-4/HCPCS classification systems.
Assists with compliance of addressing HCCs as required by Medicare.
Performs charge entry and data entry/abstraction on patients into the applicable computer system.
Consults with providers and office staff as needed on documentation issues and other regulatory issues as they arise.
Attend Practice Operating Council and other practice meetings to present educational updates or discuss unique findings and recommendations as requested.
Assists providers with appropriate diagnosis determination as needed.
Runs reports to assure claims are error free and fixes claims as needed.
Keeps current with coding guidelines, rules and regulations and new codes.
Refers coding and system questions to the RHPA Coding Manager(s)/Director in a timely manner.
Refers complex coding and system questions to the RHPA Coding Manager(s) in a timely manner.
Assists with abstraction and retrieval of data for special studies.
Assists the Central Billing Office and RHPA practices with coding functions as needed.
Follows compliance with all laws, regulations, and guidelines of federal and state programs with an emphasis on prevention of fraud, waste and abuse.
Performs special assignments as required.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:
Certification as a professional coder through an organization that specializes in medical office coding or current enrollment in a certification class. Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Working knowledge of the 10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
Working knowledge and ability to identify Hierarchical Condition Categories.
Must have knowledge of the physician billing process.
Experience in computer operations.
Successful completion of Reid Healths orientation and competency based skills appropriate for the job. Individual performance and competency based skills are maintained through ongoing assessment of competence and educational activities. Will receive written evaluations on an annual basis.
Schedule Details Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F

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