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Slocum Dickson Medical Group is Hiring a CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER Near New Hartford, NY
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for reviewing and submitting charges from the coding workqueues (WQ).
- Manually enters off-premise charges in Charge Review. If applicable, manually enters in-house charges for certain Specialty areas as designated.
- Ability to code for many different Specialties as assigned. Provides cross-coverage in the department as needed and directed by the Coding and Compliance Manager /Data Collection Team Leader.
- If indicated, arrives the Surgery Schedule on a daily basis using the DAR function. Checks each patient in to create the visit number.
- Reviews and processes re-submits.
- Works closely with the Business Office staff. When able, assists the Business Office in certain areas as determined by the Business Office Director and Coding and Compliance Manager.
- Maintains, at a minimum, a 95% accuracy rate.
- Maintains level of productivity as established for the department.
- Provides education regarding proper E&M documentation of services, and coding education to new and existing providers as needed.
- Researches and responds to coding questions from all providers, Administration, and Business Office staff.
- Utilizes department coding reference material to assist with coding bundling edits, follow-up days, coding research, etc.
- Assists with the development and recommends changes to policies and procedures to improve professional coding.
- Upon identifying any coding, billing, documentation, and/or system issues, immediately notifies the Coding and Compliance Manager and/or Data Collection Team Leader.
- Assists with monthly pre-billing Evaluation and Management audits and Administrative reviews as needed.
- Maintains working knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding guidelines, governmental regulations, and third party requirements regarding coding and billing.
- Attends meetings as requested.
- Attends all required in-service programs and employee informational meetings as designated by Coding and Compliance Manager.
- Practices time management, keeping authorized break periods within accepted policy. Maintains level of productivity as established for the department.
- Works overtime when requested.
- Complies with established SDMG attendance policy.
- Complies with all SDMG policies and outlined in our Employee Handbook.
- Provides proper notification for absences and scheduled time-off in accordance with SDMG policy.
- Complies with SDMG Remote Coding policy and procedure.
- Complies with SDMG policies and procedures pertaining to Incident Reporting and promptly notifies Coding and Compliance Manager and/or Data Collection Team Leader of all incidents.
- Knowledgeable of individual responsibilities and duties pertaining to SDMG safety/emergency preparedness including emergency codes.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of proper body mechanics to be used in the work setting.
- May be exposed to hazardous drugs.
- Attends OSHA training upon initial employee orientation and annually completes an OSHA competency.
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the Health Information Services Director/Data Collection Team Leader.
RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Must maintain a professional attitude with providers and clinical staff as well as staff and management in the Business Office at all times. Must exhibit a high degree of attention to detail, organization, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
RequirementsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE: Associates degree preferred. CPC or CCS-P credential required. In-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS Level II coding required. Possess knowledge of medical terminology and Evaluation and Management (E&M) documentation requirements. 3 years of multi-specialty coding experience preferred. Ability to use a computer, printer, mouse, calculator, copier, etc.
Must maintain appropriate level of continuing education as required to maintain credentials.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$64k-82k (estimate)
05/20/2024
06/13/2024
sdmg.com
NEW HARTFORD, NY
200 - 500
1938
Private
JAMES M OMALLEY
$10M - $50M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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