Coder I (Remote)

Premier Orthopedicsand Sports Medicine is looking for a Coder I to work 100% remotely. Our office is based out of Newtown Square, PA.

The Company: Premier Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice formed in 2000 that specializes in the diagnosis and care for a wide range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Through partnership with the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), we have grown to over 50 specialty locations and over 100 physicians across the Greater Philadelphia region!

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day

At Premier Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health, Pharmacy, Vision, and Dental Plan Benefits
• Disability and Protective Benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Benefits eligibility on the 1st of the month after hire date!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record
  documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes.
• Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all
  scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines.
• Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures.
• Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.
• Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (CCS-P) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC).

EXPERIENCE

• Newly obtained coding certification to three years experience in provider coding and medical terminology with extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPC coding required.
• Preferred specialty experience in areas of Orthopedics, Neurology, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation or Pain Management.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of one of the following credentials: CCS-P or CPC.
• Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards.
• Experience with various coding software. Previous experience with remote coding is preferred. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.
• Requires a good understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-10-CM Official Coding
  Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines, and other resources as applicable.
• Knowledge of government and commercial insurance plans requirements.
• Understands and applies medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.

SKILLS

• Skill in customer service and an understanding of The HOPCo code of conduct and culture.
• Skill in communicating effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and the public.
• Skill in establishing good working relationships with both internal and external customers.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers professionally.
• Ability to work independently.