Physician Coder Iii

Job Summary:
The Physician Coder III is responsible for coding of physician and/or mid-level provider professional services. Recognizes and completes a high volume workload accurately and in a timely manner, with minimal direct supervision. Follows set procedures to achieve goals. Displays professional office skills and ability to navigate a practice management system. Functions as liaison between management, the physician practices and employees working within physician practices.
Education:
Required: Active either CPC or CCS designation
Preferred:
Primary specialty certification
Experience:
Required: Experience in a physician office or hospital HIM department with a minimum of 5 years actual coding experience in either environment including E/M level code assignment or surgical CPT coding experience in multiple specialties. Data entry and keyboard proficiency required. Software/computer experience utilizing Excel, MS Word, and Adobe. Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and work with and train other employees
Preferred:
Experience in both E&M and/or surgical coding and physician office experience. One year of EPIC systems experience. Ability to Audit E/M Levels for correct assignment.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Preferred:
Department Position Summary:
The Physician Coder III demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to optimally code profession physician accounts including E/M Levels and Surgical CPT Code assignment as well as the ability to resolve all issues including charge and claim edits. The incumbent demonstrates knowledge of the various payment / insurance reimbursement schemes for professional physician encounters. The individual must demonstrate the ability to be flexible as to the type of encounter to be coded, as well as the ability to work in a self-directed team by taking and giving direction and sharing in the responsibility of the team. The associate must display the ability to be self-motivated, be able to evaluate the scope of each day's work, and display time management skills to accomplish the education. Performs other tasks as assigned