Coder Physician Practice Inter

*Description*

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations.

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*Remote Coder positions are available in the following states: AZ, DE, FL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA*

Purpose:Accurately code and abstract outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Review coding and amend coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.

*Responsibilities:*

* Code all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner

* Define and transform verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4

* Initiate a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed

* Enter all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes

* Remain abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines

* Apply applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes

* Access and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection

* Participate in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities

* Report on software and hardware problems

* Attend required educational sessions (webinars, conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)

*Education and Experience Requirements:*

* Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):CPC, CPC-H, or CCS-P

* Associates degree or equivalent experience

* Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4

* Disease Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology

* Advanced knowledge of Evaluation and Management Coding guidelines

* 3 to 4 years of billing and/or coding experience

* Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel. Outlook)

Location: Summit-100 Reserve Rd (Remote)

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

Work Shift: Monday to Friday

Department: Practice Management

Grade: S7

Salary Range:$22.24 - $41.32 hourly based on experience

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.