Coder II

Summary

Best in Class Work Environment

* 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
* America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek
* Greatest Workplace for Women 2023, 2024 - Newsweek
* Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 - Newsweek
* Best Employers for New Grads 2023 - Forbes
* Best Employers by State - Missouri - 2023 - Forbes

Benefits

* Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more
* No cost eCare visits
* Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
* Retirement with employer match up to 5%
* Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
* CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts

Job Summary

* The OP Coder II has the responsibility to ensure codes are applied correctly during the medical billing process, which includes abstracting the information from documentation, assigning the appropriate codes, and creating a claim to be paid by insurance carriers. The main task of a coder is to review clinical statements and assign standard codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines. The OP Coder II is responsible for charging, professional component coding, and coding for all inpatient and outpatient services. The OP Coder II assists with abstracting various elements from the inpatient or outpatient medical record to ensure accurate and timely statistics and billing. The OP Coder II reviews and assist insurance follow up staff with insurance coding denials and provide correct coding information to assist in appeals. The OP Coder II monitor denials and errors and utilize this information in a timely manner to communicate necessary coding and documentation modifications for claims payment.



Job Requirements

* Education
* Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent




* Experience
* Preferred: 1-2 years related experience




* Skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills


* Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams


* Self starter


* Proficient in using computers and computer systems


* Understands charge data entry and balancing process




* Licensure/Certification/Registration
* Required: CPC or CCS or RHIT or obtain within 3 months