[Hiring] Professional Coder Academic General Medicine @Banner Health

Role Description

We are looking for a motivated, experienced Profee Coder with at least 1 year of Academic General Med with Inpatient physician coding experience to join our talented team. In this role you can anticipate high volume coding for our academic facilities, including residents, heavy EM coding and inpatient visits sometimes involving split billing.

Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30-4; 8am-4:30 with flexibility

Core Functions

• Analyzes medical information from medical records and accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements.
• 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 to 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, and appropriate signatures/authorizations.
• 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, ensuring 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, using specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in E/M Academic General Med coding including experience with Residents.
• Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices.
• Requires at least one of the following certifications: CPC, CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC-A, RHIA, or 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.

Requirements

• Must upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire.
• This is a fully remote position available only in specific states.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range: $23.62 - $35.44 / hour.
• Commitment to pay equity and transparency.
• Comprehensive total rewards package.

Company Description

Banner Health recently earned Great Place To Work® Certification™. This recognition reflects our investment in workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of our team members.

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader.