Physician Anc Svcs Coder - 368

Location:Hertel-Elmwood Int Medical Ctr
Location of Job: US:NY:Buffalo
Work Type: Full-Time
Shift: Shift 1

Job Description

Summary:
Position is responsible for validating/assigning CPT-4 codes for clinic based procedures and Evaluation & Management services. Also responsible for validating/assigning ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes for physician and ancillary services. Position is responsible for ensuring appropriateness and completeness of orders for ancillary tests from physician scripts or clinic records. Responsible for validation and posting of CDM based charges in the host system. Also, verifies medical necessity requirements for clinic ordered laboratory and ancillary tests in comparison to acceptable LMRP lists. This position may be required to move from site to site per work requirements and/or cross coverage.

Education And Credentials

Responsibilities:
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC/CPC-H Certification in approved coding program required with successful completion of the Kaleida Outpatient Coding and medical terminology assessment. Successful completion of the Basic Computer Skills assessment.

Experience

Other information:
Knowledge of physician billing requirements and documentation guidelines (1995 or 1997) preferred. One-year experience in healthcare environment preferred. Experience with personal computers and Windows applications. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Understands Team concept and has the ability to interact with Kaleida coding team.

Job Details

Department: CHS Hertal Elmwood Health Center
Standard Hours Per Week: 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
On Call Required: No
With Rotation:No
Scheduled Work Hours: 7a-3p; 7:30a-3:30p; 8a-4p
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Union Code: U28 - SEIU 1199 Kaleida PFS BusOfcCl
Requisition ID#: 368
Recruiter: Casey M. Calandra
Grade: C7
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $20.81 -$31.01

• Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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