What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Coding Associate - Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle position at Baxter Health?
SUMMARY: The Certified Coding Associate must be able to accurately code and bill physician clinic and hospital claims as required to all government and commercial insurance carries and train others to do so. Must effectively organize and prioritize work to enable them to meet deadlines.
Baxter Health Compliance Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Healthstream Policy Manager. Required to work with the Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle Director regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle Department.
Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: One (1) year insurance Coding/Billing experience preferred, but not required.
Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) certification through AHIMA.
Other: Medical terminology, CPT coding and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding knowledge as required for physician billing. A working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, CHAMPUS and other third party payers.
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
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Safety Sensitive Designation
None
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment
Office setting within a clinic environment or remote office setting
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a clinic setting or remote office setting, 8 hours or more per day, 5 days per week.
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Baxter Health Compliance Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Healthstream Policy Manager. Required to work with the Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle Director regularly to carryout, initiate and/or implement best practices for the Baxter Health Physician Enterprise Revenue Cycle Department.
Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: One (1) year insurance Coding/Billing experience preferred, but not required.
Certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification through AAPC or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P) certification through AHIMA.
Other: Medical terminology, CPT coding and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding knowledge as required for physician billing. A working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, CHAMPUS and other third party payers.
Preferred Education: Associates Degree
Primary Source Verification
Original Transcripts
Safety Sensitive Designation
None
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.
Work Environment
Office setting within a clinic environment or remote office setting
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a position in a clinic setting or remote office setting, 8 hours or more per day, 5 days per week.
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