[Hiring] Interventional Radiology Medical Coder @CorroHealth

Role Description

Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for a minimum of 1-4 specialties, including:

• Coding Professional Fee and Facility for inpatient and outpatient charts.
• Providing various components of coding services to support our clients.
• Calculating ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels using an algorithm created by our company.
• Assigning appropriate codes for inpatient/outpatient interventional radiology charts for both simple and complex procedures.
• Recognizing critical care cases by patient acuity.
• Having experience with Interventional Radiology.
• Coding surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate.
• Applying ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available.
• Accurately applying diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS.
• Interpreting coding guidelines for accurate code assignment.
• Identifying the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.
• Aligning conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Complying with all internal policies and procedures.
• Actively participating in Company provided training and education.
• Maintaining at least one credential through either AAPC or AHIMA.
• Ensuring compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P).
• Must have at least a minimum of 1 year of on-the-job experience.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection, and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. The physical demands include:

• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day.
• Functioning in an environment with constant interruptions.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally lifting and moving material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Experiencing elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.