What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Coding Coordinator - Summit Medical Group position at SMG Brand?
Summit Medical Group is recruiting for a Charge Coding Coordinator which ensures that charges are entered accurately, errors are addressed in a timely manner
and all reports are completed. This is a full time opportunity.
Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)
- Posts patient charges to the billing system for assigned site locations, using appropriate codes (ICD-10 / CPT).
- Makes corrections to billing information, as appropriate.
- Maintain acceptable performance metrics to ensure superior quality of charge submission.
- Review charges for appropriate high-risk coding.
- Maintains knowledge of carrier specific coding requirements and edits.
- Attends training and other meetings as appropriate; keeps current on revisions related to coding and computer skills.
- Cross-trains other staff in charge entry functions, skills, and updates, as coordinated with the AR Department Manager or Site Manager.
- Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality both internally and externally.
- Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
- Maintains Billing and Coding certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High School Diploma required.
Experience
Prefer one-year coding experience in a medical office setting or health information associates degree.
Certification/License
Billing and Coding certification required. AAPC (CPC, CRC), AHIMA (CCA, CCS) and NHA (CBCS) accepted.
Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 526 providers at 90 practice locations in 23 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com
In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Pre-employment drug testing will occur prior to starting work and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.