Surgery Coding and Pediatric Coding experience is preferred!
Coding Specialist for an Office Practice of eight Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgeons and Two Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeons. The Coder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized through the account registration, billing, coding of hospital records and data entry of all hospital based charges into the billing system.
Performs initial charge review to determine appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes to beused to report physician services to third party payers.
Interprets progress notes, operative reports, office procedures, and charge documents to determine services provided and accurately assign CPT and ICD-10 coding to these services.
Enters appropriate data into NextGen Billing System by selecting the appropriate codes, diagnosis, modifiers, and Surgeon information to complete the charge process.
Meets with physicians regarding procedures and other services billed to ensure proper coding.
Responsible for reviewing patient logs and other reports of clinical activity to ensure billing is captured for all patients.
Monitors and follows up to ensure all services that can be billed are captured and coded for billing.
Responsible for ensuring the batch processes for all coded charges.
Utilizes batch-logging systems to comply with internal audit standards.
Reviews all physician documentation to ensure compliance with third party and regulatory guidelines.
Works in conjunction with the practice, regional and corporate coding department staff to answer all inquiries regarding coding and billing for physicians’ services.
The Hospital Coder is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of billing and coding to assure the revenue cycle is optimized through the account registration, billing, coding of hospital records and data entry of all hospital based charges into the billing system.
Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
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