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Coder – IPT
Phelps HealthCoder responsible for medical billing and coding according to AMA and CMS guidelines at Phelps Health. Requires certification and experience in medical coding.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes to completed and signed medical documentation creating an appropriate assigned medical claim.
- Abstracts specified data and information from patient records in order to determine appropriate modifiers for claim submission.
- Queries providers for clarification of documentation when unclear or inadequate in order to code accurately.
- Requests providers to complete addendums as necessary.
- Stays up-to-date with ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II, AMA, CMS and other federal, state, local, and Phelps Health-specific coding guidelines, rules, and regulations and applies those guidelines to all types of patient accounts.
- Abides by AAPC’s “Standards of Ethical Coding” and Phelps Health’s Corporate Compliance coding guidelines.
- Monitors providers documentation for timely completion.
- Notifies Coding Manager of any providers who fall outside the designated 73-hour turnaround time frame.
- Maintains the designated 3 business day time frame for coding completed records and provides weekly report summaries to Coding Manager.
- Maintain productivity standards as set forth by Phelps Health productivity matrix.
- Maintain annual certification through AAPC or AHIMA and completes required CEUs for certification maintenance.
Requirements
What you’ll need- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 1-year medical coding experience is preferred.
- Certification as a medical coder through AAPC (A’s are accepted).
- AHIMA certification is accepted as well.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equipment is provided by Phelps
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS Level II codingmedical documentation abstractionmodifier assignmentcoding guidelines applicationcoding productivity standardsreport summarization
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailtime managementethical coding practices
Certifications
AAPC certificationAHIMA certification