Medical Coder

Description:

Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? Get moving with OCR! With over 50 years in business, we are the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission.

The Certified Medical Coder performs various duties to accurately interpret and bill physician charges for physician services. This position is responsible for entering appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes into Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and billing systems and accurately billing patient charges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs initial charge review by interpreting progress notes, operative reports, discharge summaries, and charge documents to determine physician services provided and accurately assigns CPT and ICD-10 coding to Electronic Medical Records (EMR)/billing system for third party payers.
  • Contacts medical assistants regarding procedures and other services billed to ensure proper coding. Brings any issues to manager’s attention.
  • Responsible for reviewing provider surgery logs and other reports of clinical activity to ensure billing is captured for all patients.
  • Reviews all physician documentation to ensure compliance with third party and regulatory guidelines.
  • Works in conjunction with the reimbursement staff to answer all inquiries regarding coding and billing for physician services.
  • Works in coordination with other members of the billing office as necessary.
  • Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars as scheduled.
  • Provides feedback on reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
  • Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to influence continuous improvements in department’s efficiency and services performed.
  • Takes ownership of special projects, researches data, and follows through with detailed action plans.
  • Required to follow OCR and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent completion is required.
  • Five years’ experience with CPT/ICD-10 coding of orthopedic physician services preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software, billing and medical records software, and similar computer applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current third-party billing and collection regulatory guidelines and requirements.
  • Certified Professional Coder.
  • Core competencies in communication, quality, quantity, detail oriented, teamwork, reasoning and problem solving, and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

  • The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 8 hours a day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continuing Medical Education (depending on position)
  • Paid Time Off

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

 

  • Posting Information

  • Posting Date:

    August 14, 2023
  • Location:

    Fort Collins
  • Department:

    Business Office
  • Job Information

  • Shift:

    M-F
  • Pay Rate:

    $20.00 - $30.00/hour, commensurate with experience

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