What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Services Coder I position at Tulane University?
Job Description
This position is responsible for the timely abstraction and coding of professional services based on provider documentation, ensuring that all services comply with the Tulane University Medical Group (TUMG) Guidelines. Responsibilities also include maintaining knowledge base relative to billing functions, internal and external regulations, and documentation issues. This person must be able to work independently and process large quantities of data. The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with providers, administrators (DBON), and the TUMG staff. Responding timely and accurately to inquiries are key elements required of the individual in this position.
Responsibilities
Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.
Qualifications
This position is responsible for the timely abstraction and coding of professional services based on provider documentation, ensuring that all services comply with the Tulane University Medical Group (TUMG) Guidelines. Responsibilities also include maintaining knowledge base relative to billing functions, internal and external regulations, and documentation issues. This person must be able to work independently and process large quantities of data. The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with providers, administrators (DBON), and the TUMG staff. Responding timely and accurately to inquiries are key elements required of the individual in this position.
Responsibilities
- Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, including Word and Excel.
- Accurate keyboarding skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to be flexible and proactive in a changing environment.
- Tactful and professional interpersonal relationships with others.
Ability to complete and pass successfully the required occupational health screening referenced in the University’s Animal Handler Health Surveillance Program on an annual basis.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL, AND DRUG SCREENING FOR INCUMBENTS WHO HAVE CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS OR ANIMAL TISSUES:
Selected candidates must complete and pass a background check and an occupational health screening as a condition of employment. For identified jobs, a drug screening will also be required. The background investigation, required occupational health screening, and any required drug screening will be conducted after a conditional employment offer has been extended.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma/Equivalent and three years’ multispecialty physician services coding experience.
- Certified Professional Coder with one-year multispecialty physician services coding experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent plus certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Working knowledge of revenue cycle or Certified Profession Biller
- One year IDX Meditech and EMR experience