Coding & Reimbursement Analyst

The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to the following:
Completing a periodic review of Physicians’ and Physician Extenders’ charts;
Preparing and distributing feedback to Physicians and Physician Extenders after the review process is completed;
Coordinating and providing additional training to Physicians and Physician Extenders on E&M and ICD-10 coding as needed;
Ensuring ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding is performed properly by Physicians and Physician Extenders;
Ensuring the coding is performed according to current industry standards and according to commercial payers’ coding guidelines;
Monitoring changes in ICD-10, CPT (including E&M), and HCPCS coding guidelines regularly, reporting changes to the Compliance Coding Committee, and assisting with implementation of changes;
Attending Coding Compliance Committee meetings;
Attending training classes and seminars;
Performing occasional audits, both routinely and when necessary to identify problem areas;
Assisting other departments with coding-related questions;
Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
Employee must be 18 years of age or older;
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent credential required;
Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) credential a plus;
Firm understanding of medical terminology;
Strong understanding of the laws regarding compliance;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications;
Two years’ experience working in a medical facility preferred; primary care physician (PCP) practice a plus;
Two years’ medical coding experience preferred;
Two years’ medical auditing experience preferred;
Ability to prioritize and multitask;
Ability to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.

Salary Range: $56,000 - $66,000 annually, depending on experience.

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Holiday Pay
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include:
  
  - Recruitment bonus

Since opening our first medical center in 1981, Patient First's vision remains the same: making access to quality medical care as convenient and cost-effective as possible. To achieve this objective, we have adopted and continue to embrace many innovative operating systems and practices. All 78 Patient First centers in the mid-Atlantic region are open every day of the year- including weekends and holidays.

Patient First provides both primary and urgent care services as well as a broad range of Occupational Health services. X-rays, lab tests, and prescription drugs are available on-site to save time and reduce the need for extra trips. Patient First offers excellent benefits packages, flexible hours, and competitive compensations for Nurses, Lab and Radiologic Technologists, Medical Assistants, and Front Office staff.

Medical candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience in a physician's office or hospital setting are preferred.