Physician Services Coder II – ED

Job Description:

• Assign ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation
• Review and appropriately resolve pre-bill edits
• Review and appropriately resolve coding denials
• Meet or exceed productivity standards
• Maintain at least a 95.5% accuracy rate in monthly internal audits
• Present coding issues to internal team members, internal clients, or external clients
• Deliver information in one-on-one or small-group formats to peers
• Meet deadlines and complete assignments before monthly closing dates
• Locate and apply CCI, LCD, NCD, and other applicable coding rules and client-specific guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Vocational or technical education beyond high school
• Minimum of 3-5 years coding experience
• CPC or CCS-P or equivalent certification
• Multi-specialty Evaluation and Management coding experience
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding rules and regulations
• Knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness
• Detail oriented with the ability to identify and resolve problems
• Knowledge of CCI, LCD, NCD and other applicable coding rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with co-workers
• Ability to work as a team member in all activities
• Conduct self in an ethical, honest, and professional manner
• Demonstrate continued willingness to learn and grow
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must obtain and provide confirmation of required vaccinations and screenings, as applicable and permitted by law, before employment starts

Benefits:

• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status
• Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) – min of 12 days per year, accrue at a rate of approximately 1.84 hours per 40 hours worked
• 401k with up to 6% employer match
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance
• For Colorado employees, paid leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act