Coder II – Evaluation & Management – Days

Here’s What You Need

Education
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent REQUIRED and
Associates’s Degree Related field preferred

Experience
2 Years Professional (Profee) Coding experience. Completion of advanced level training in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, or similar REQUIRED

Licenses and Certifications
CPC – Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire REQUIRED or
CCS-P – Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based Upon Hire REQUIRED and
Other Specialty certification such as CGSC, COSC, CCC, etc. Upon Hire Preferred

 

Required Skills

·         Advanced knowledge of procedural and clinical diagnosis coding pertaining to professional billing.

·         Knowledge of third-party regulations/ payor billing requirements.

·         Must be able to communicate effectively.

·         Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.

·         Must possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

·         Must have proficient computer skills, with the ability to learn internal application systems.

 

What you will do

·         Accurately abstracts information from the medical records and assigns Profee codes using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS in compliance with established guidelines. Provides codes to various departments upon request.

·         Reviews supporting medical record documentation to ensure accurate Profee code assignment (ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS) of professional charges in compliance with third party payer, NCCI guidelines and THPG policies. Maintains documentation to record/track coding variance.

·         Performs charge reconciliation.

·         Performs charge reconciliation of facility charges posted against OR/scheduled procedures to identify missed charges. Notifies leadership regarding discrepancies, collaborates with practice staff and providers to obtain information needed to complete coding and enter appropriate Profee charges.

·         Participates in special projects and completes other duties as assigned (e.g., Charge correction requests, research of payor policies, Accounts Receivable & Denials management of Profee charges)

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Coder

·         Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.

·         A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

 

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