What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder (Physician) position at Beaufort County Memorial Hospital?
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Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care. Position Coder (Physician) Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Description
Coder (Physician)
About the Organization Beaufort Memorial, a not-for-profit hospital founded in 1944 on the banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is licensed for 201 beds (169 acute, 14 rehabilitation and 18 mental health). We are an acute-care hospital, a regional referral center and the largest medical facility between Savannah, Ga., and Charleston, S.C.Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, Beaufort Memorial boasts a dedicated, high-quality medical staff of nearly 230 board-certified or board-eligible providers.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Lowcountry through improved health, innovative partnerships and superior care. Position Coder (Physician) Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Description
Enters charges associated with clinic visits and physician component for hospital based services including surgery or hospital outpatient or inpatient visits. Ensures that CPT codes and ICD-10 codes are processed timely. Works with Patient Accounting Team and Coding Team with correcting any coding denials. Works with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary departments to obtain appropriate documentation for coding of the patient’s medical record.
Position RequirementsEducation:
- Education to include Post-High School credits in specialized health care subjects, i.e., medical science, pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ICD 10 coding, CPT/HCPCS coding, etc.
Experience:
- Experience working with computers is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel preferred.
- CPT and ICD 9/10 coding experience in a hospital or physician multi-specialty setting preferred.
- Previous experience with coding encoder software/abstracting software is preferred.
- 1-3 years of physician coding experience preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
- At least one certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required (i.e., CPC, COC, CCS or equivalent)
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