What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coding Specialist position at Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute?
Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking to hire a Certified Medical Coder to join the JOI team.
The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.
Location: 1325 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207
Schedule: Monday- Friday
The medical coder is responsible for translating details from a patient’s’ medical documents into medical codes to ensure the patient’s records are in an accurate application of diagnostic/procedure billing codes for orthopedic physician practice. JOI has 16 physicians and 7 mid-levels.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilizes knowledge of medical codes and coding procedures to assign appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements.
- Interacts with physicians and other patient care providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations. Obtains clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.
- Enters charges and documents all activity in accordance with company documentation standards.
- Reviews and audits provider billing and documentation records.
- Educates providers and staff on proper coding procedures.
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures.
- Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Position Requirements
- 3 years practical experience to include coding from medical charts.
- CPC certification.
- ICD-10 training/education.
- Experience in physician CPT and ICD 10 coding.
- Knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement, including industry standard billing rules.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
- Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
- Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
- Computer proficient.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
Requires sitting and standing associated with an office environment. Performs complex, occasionally challenging varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and exercise of independent judgment.
Salary : $23 - $29