[Hiring] Physician Coder II @Orlando Health

Role Description

Baptist Health is looking for a Physician Coder II to work with our Baptist Health Medical Group. This will be a Full-time role working home-based (remotely). This position may be asked to occasionally report to the office for training/meetings. The Physician Coder II will accurately and efficiently access a wide range of specialty physician billing and Health Information Systems to secure and gather all necessary records to accurately code and bill professional physician and/or physician extender (mid-level) services.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and codes physician services utilizing current ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS classifications systems.
• Codes diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, supplies, materials, injections, and drugs with ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS.
• Verifies billable physician services by reviewing physician documentation for adherence to the “Physician at Teaching Hospital” rules set forth by the federal government.
• Submits to their Senior Coder any issues or trends found within the documentation of a particular healthcare provider for evaluation and follow up.
• Collaborates with members of the specialty team to consistently monitor financial goals within their specialty to satisfy corporate goals.
• Assists with the Central Business Office to ensure appropriate and complete follow up of patient accounts to maximize reimbursement (i.e., Insurance Denials).
• Communicates effectively with physicians, physician extenders, physician offices, members of the coding team and manager.
• Utilizes resource material available in department to support accurate coding practices.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Maintains 90% accuracy rate.
• Attends departmental and other meetings as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer/typing literacy, knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Medical terminology required.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD coding as evidenced by results of coding skills test of 80% or better.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Certified Medical Coder (CMC) through Practice Management Institute.

Experience

• Three (3) years certified coding experience in professional or physician practice coding.
• Proficiency in multi-specialty E/M coding along with minor bedside procedure coding is preferred.
• Knowledge of Urology, Orthopedics and OB GYN coding is desired.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start).
• Life Insurance.
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Pet Insurance.
• Car Insurance.
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt.
• ALL benefits start on day one!