Physician Practice Coder Oncology Job Phoenix Arizona USA,Healthcare

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

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This Coder will be supporting very busy providers/surgeons in our non-academic and academic arena. Ideal candidate would have 6 months of coding experience preferably in Oncology but someone with coding experience in the following areas can do well; ie. General Surgery, GI, Urology.

Location:

REMOTE, Banner provides equipment

Schedule:

Full time;
Training 8am-5pm AZ time. Flexible scheduling after training completed. Ideal Candidate:

Minimum 6 months recent experience in E/M coding (clearly reflected in your attached resume);
Oncology experience preferred;
Must be currently certified through AAPC or Ahima, as defined in minimum qualifications below. Please upload a copy or provide certification number in your questionnaire. Please note, this role requires more than a CPC-A level certification.

This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only:
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, , IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV & WY.

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POSITION

SUMMARY

Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment.

Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.

Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.

Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional…