Coder II

Premier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is looking for a Coder II to join our Revenue Cycle/Coding team This position is 100% Remote.

The Company: Premier Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice formed in 2000 that specializes in the diagnosis and care for a wide range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Through partnership with the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), we have grown to over 50 specialty locations and over 100 physicians across the Greater Philadelphia region

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day

At Premier Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health, Pharmacy, Vision, and Dental Plan Benefits
• Disability and Protective Benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Benefits eligibility on the 1st of the month after hire date

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record
  documentation to assign accurate ICD-10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes.
• Utilizes practice management system (PMS) to accurately account for demographics and services performed for all
  scheduled and unscheduled surgical cases according to standard procedures and coding guidelines.
• Utilizes individual hospital medical record systems and coordinates with physicians and staff to obtain clinical documents
  and demographics required for appropriate coding and billing for all hospital procedures.
• Provides education and support to clinical areas regarding appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve
  accurate billing. Maintains effective communication with providers concerning coding issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years of experience in provider coding and medical terminology with extensive knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPC coding required. Previous experience working in orthopaedic coding is required.
• Accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (CCS-P) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CPC).
• Must have a strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and orthopedic procedures Head to Toe with a emphasis in hand surgery.
• Ability to stay up-to-date on coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance with insurance and government requirements.
• Must be able to meet established coding, abstracting quality and productivity standards.
• Experience with various coding software. Possesses PC skills, both keyboarding and applications.
• Strong understanding of Evaluation and Management as well as in office procedures.
• Must be able to communicate with healthcare providers and staff to clarify documentation and ensure accurate coding.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent attention to details.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-10-CM Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines, and other resources as applicable.