[Hiring] Profee Radiology Coder @Banner Health

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated Physician Coder with 1 year of Radiology Coding experience to join our talented team. This person will cover our Radiology group within Banner. Our leaders and coders work in a remote environment. Even though we work remotely, we have a lot of resources at our fingertips and many people we can reach out to for support. We offer schedule flexibility with great benefits and lots of internal growth opportunities. Our Leadership team is diverse in skill sets and our focus is on teamwork. Come bring your talents to our team where we can learn from each other.

Core Functions

• Analyzes medical information from medical records and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines.
• Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes.
• Provides thorough, timely, and accurate coding in accordance with department-specific productivity and quality standards.
• Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment and addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate.
• Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes, and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records.
• Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
• Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor, or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
• Provides quality assurance for medical records, assuring compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies.
• Compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
• Works independently under regular supervision and uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to a two-year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices.
• Requires at least one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  • Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.
• Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software, and abstracting systems.

Requirements

• 1 year recent experience in Radiology Profee EM coding preferred.
• Must be currently certified through AAPC or AHIMA.
• This is a fully remote position available only in specified states.
• Requires 5 8-hour shifts each week, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty Certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Schedule flexibility.
• Great benefits.
• Internal growth opportunities.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.