Coder- Cardiology and Orthopedics

Responsibilities

Remote opportunity

Independence Physician Management (IPM) was formed in 2012 as the physician services unit. IPM develops and manages multi-specialty physician networks and urgent care clinics within the Acute Care and Behavioral Health Divisions. A subsidiary of UHS, IPM operates in 13 markets across 7 states – and counting. We help doctors manage their practices and clinical procedures so they can concentrate on caring for their patients.

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Successful candidate must live in one of these locations:

• Pennsylvania
• Florida
• Texas
• Nevada

Coder Certification Required (CPC). The Coder
- Cardiology and Orthopedics provides coding services and support to assigned IPM Markets/Billing Entities, as required, utilizing clinical documentation in multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems. Applies working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes and coding skills/ experience to ensure timely and accurate coding of clinical documentation. Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Coding Manager.

Works closely with the Billing Department to ensure accuracy in charge posting to the Practice Management System (PMS). Effectively communicates with providers and market staff to ensure that clinical documentation is completed and signed to avoid coding delays and minimize lag days. Assists in educating providers on clinical documentation requirements to support their coding and ensure all coding (charge) possibilities are being captured.

Timely notification to the appropriate CBO individuals to review coding for new procedures and initiate PMS set-up (to include fees). Demonstrates the ability to be an effective team.

• Provides accurate and timely coding services and support to assigned IPM Markets, as required, utilizing clinical documentation in multiple electronic health record (EHR) systems. Meets or exceeds established performance targets (productivity and quality) established by the Manager, Coding Integrity, and Audits.
• Performs effective reconciliation to ensure that all charges are captured and works closely with the Charge Capture and Insurance Billing Operations Department to ensure accuracy in charge posting to the Practice Management System (PMS).
• Timely communication with providers and market staff to ensure that medical record documentation is completed and signed to avoid coding delays, minimize lag days and meet team goals/objectives
• Assists in educating providers on clinical documentation requirements to support their coding and ensure all coding (charge) possibilities are being captured. Timely notification to the appropriate CBO individuals to review coding for new procedures and initiate PMS set-up (to include fees).
• Maintains an expanded knowledge base CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes, government, managed care and third-party billing guidelines, AMA, AAP, CMS and coding policies. Meets continued education guidelines to maintain current AAPC CPC certification.
• Exercises good judgement in escalating identified coding trends that may negatively impact productivity, quality, or revenue to mitigate claim denials, expedite reprocessing of claims and maximize opportunities to enhance front end, coding-related claim edits to facilitate first pass resolution.
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings offering new paths, procedures, and approaches to maximize opportunities for performance and process improvement.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

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