Certified Professional Coder

Overview

Under general supervision, a Certified Professional Coder is responsible for correctly coding professional anesthesia claims to obtain reimbursement from private insurance companies and government healthcare programs.

Responsibilities

May include any and/or all the following:

• Abstract charts to assign appropriate codes for anesthesia services in endo, general surgery, and a wide variety of ASC and hospital inpatient cases
• Ensures all cases are accurately coded and/or accounted for on each date of service
• Performs charge entry corresponding to respective codes, as required
• Maintains files and properly follows processes for task completion
• Identifies problems with documentation and effectively communicates all issues with leadership
• Maintains and updates missing information spreadsheet for assigned sites daily
• Follow up on monthly reconciliation, as required
• Maintains personal accountability for assigned locations and tasks
• Attend meetings and trainings concerning accurate coding practices
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Verifies and performs mathematical computations
• Composes routine correspondence
• Performs other duties as assigned
• COMPLIANCE AND HIPAAEnsures and adheres to strict confidentiality when handling patient information, according to the HIPAA Privacy Act and hospital policy and procedure regarding confidentiality.Complies with all information security practices.Has knowledge of and adheres to all compliance regulations, policies and procedures.Completes annual Compliance and HIPAA training.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to type and use a computer mouse; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: 

Minimum requirement: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Preferred: Associates Degree in healthcare or similar field of study

**This is not a remote working position.  Candidates are required to report to the office Monday through Friday in Memphis, TN.**

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years of coding experience

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS:CPC, CANPC, or equivalent certification required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSAbility to manage time wisely and maintain organizationDetail orientedMicrosoft Office skillsAbility to type and operate a personal computerAbility to interpret accounts and recordsAbility to maintain confidentiality and accuracy