What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coder (FM) position at Medical Associates of NWA?
Overview
MANA Family Medicine Thompson
Monday-Thursday 8:00-5:00
Friday 8:00-Noon
The Coding/Compliance Coordinator performs various functions associated with charge coding, documentation, reimbursement and auditing. The Coder educates staff and physicians regarding coding and documentation requirements and keeps them updated on any changes in those areas.
About MANA Family Medicine MANA Family Medicine Clinics provide comprehensive healthcare for every member of the family at all stages of life. At Family Medicine, our specialty focuses on men, women, and children. The family doctors and their care staff have a passion for providing equality healthcare to their patients and to Northwest Arkansas.
About MANA Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an independent physician group that includes family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health and an array of specialists and advanced health services.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life by providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality healthcare.
- Personalized environment
- Quality patient experiences
- Physicians who care for your wholistic well-being
- A learning organization that cares for employees in every stage of career
What We OfferAt MANA, you will receive more than just pay. We offer various benefits that matter most to you. MANA team members are eligible to receive benefits. Below are some of our various benefit offerings:
- Comprehensive Benefits –
- Medical & dental
- 401(K) match and profit sharing
- Up to 21.5 paid days off (PDO, EID and Perfect Attendance benefits) & 6 days paid holidays; during your first year of employment
- Employer paid life, long-term & short-term disability benefits
- One-On-One Training and Development
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Responsibilities
- Perform all tasks relating to preparation of all department procedures for posting. (Includes coding, writing up tickets, gathering hospital information needed for posting charges.).
- Review claim denials for trends and problem solve coding issues to foster submission of clean claims. Notify CBO supervisor of possible corrective action.
- Reports coding education needs and updates to clinic manager on an as needed basis.
- Read and maintain files for updates and newsletters regarding coding, compliance, and guidelines in order to stay current with changes in the industry which may effect FDC.
Qualifications
- Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 4 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Requires certification by AAPC or other recognized organization with two years experience working in coding position in a clinical setting.
