Description

Why you’ll want to work at nimble! 

Interested in becoming a part of a dynamic Coding team? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and market-leading brand serving a high growth end market while gaining valuable experience working closely with Executive leadership. As an organization, we are in high growth mode through acquisition with a laser focus on positive culture building! 

Who we are: 

nimble solutions is a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), surgical clinics, surgical hospitals, and anesthesia groups. Our tech-enabled solutions allow surgical organizations to streamline their revenue cycle processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve financial outcomes. Join more than 1,100 surgical organizations who trust nimble solutions and its advisors to bring deep insights and actionable intelligence to maximize their revenue cycle.

On a typical day, here's what you'll be working on: 

Provide coding of anesthesia records and any applicable supporting documentation. Coding will be applicable to anesthesia charts and will include the following:

• Selection of the highest surgical/procedure CPT code crosswalk (Unit)
• Corresponding Surgical CPT code
• Diagnosis related to Surgical CPT selection
• Review of medical necessity/comorbidity when applicable to the services rendered
• Coding consideration to anatomical structure, patient position, and surgical approach
• Procedure modifier(s) as defined and acceptable to anesthesia services, to include informational modifiers and modifiers to indicate deep complex, complicated, or markedly invasive surgical procedures
• Proper selection of anesthesia qualifier as indicated and support by surgical procedure
• Additional services such as nerve blocks and line/tube placement as warranted and performed by an anesthesia provider

This job description will be reevaluated by leadership periodically to allow any necessary modification due to client profiles changes/updates, workflows, policy changes, and regulatory compliance requirements

Daily Coding

• Reconciliation of anesthesia records to schedule when applicable and available
• Responsible to maintain quality and quantity as directed
• Create, maintain, and communicate missing and/or insufficient documentation as needed to properly assign and maximize coding selections
• Weekly communications with management/department leaders to track trends critical to the coding department
• Additional duties as assigned

Coding/Compliance

• To ensure the security and confidentiality of all clinical data handled, including the safe keeping of all health records 
• To function as first point of contact regarding coding issues 
• To promote the interchange of dialogue between nimble management and coders
• To have an active involvement in the development and implementation of current information relevant to anesthesia coding
• To be aware of all statutory and local requirements regarding coding policy changes
• Assist with client billing questions in a professional and timely manner
• Complete coding queues and AR query as assigned
• Address client concerns in a prompt and professional manner
• Participate in task force committees and special projects, as required
• Assist with client audits, as needed

Requirements

Who you are! 

• AAPC or AHIMA certification required, such as CPC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P
• Two years of medical coding, billing, and management experience preferred
• Anesthesia/surgical coding preferred
• Excellent people skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and clients
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical/Functional
• Knowledge of Health Care industry 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Ability to work with accuracy and diligence
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously