Remote Pro Fee Coder - Interventional Radiology
Home Office: Chicago, IL
Job Family:
General Coding
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
Under general supervision, an Interventional Radiology Coder, codes any areas of Interventional Radiology including, Vascular, Neurology, Peripheral and Cardiology using the most current CPT/ICD/HCPCS manuals as assigned. If requested by supervisor, provides technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and/or other department staff. Maintains knowledge of AMA guidelines and billing compliance and performs all other duties as required.
Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be: (1) detail oriented (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work; (3) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient and employee confidentiality; (4) adaptable to change and improvement; (5) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (6)show exemplary attitude in levels of maturity, responsibility, judgment and conduct (7) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (8) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; and (9) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
What You Will Do:
- Assigns case numbers to special billing charges if applicable or sends to research as needed
- Assigns required CPT/ICD/ASA/HCPCS codes and/or modifiers as needed per documentation
- Identifies missing information and gives to appropriate party for follow up
- Resolves TES edits as required
- Has specific job knowledge to perform assigned job functions, including all applicable computer programs
- Attends required in-service training, various committees, department and other appropriate meetings related to medical coding issues
- Accepts assignments and suggestions willingly
Quality Assurance:
- Meets or exceeds quality assurance standards as defined by management for work assigned
- Admits mistakes, makes corrections, and works to prevent future occurrences
- Seeks continuing education to expand job knowledge
- Maintains all coding certifications
Productivity:
- Meets or exceeds productivity standards as defined by management for work assigned
- Meets assigned deadlines/turnaround time
- Performs tasks efficiently and assumes more work when possible
- Works with management to ensure workflow is maintained and effective
Communication:
- Openly exchanges information with co-workers in a timely manner
- Respects the confidentiality of information in the workplace
- Displays pleasant and professional attitude at all time
- Listens well to co-workers and management to enhance understanding and participation
- Provides coding/technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors, such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, ambiguous or non-specified documentation, or codes that do not conform to approve coding principles/guidelines
- Informs others as needed in a clear, concise manner; selects the proper mode of communication and includes appropriate parties
- Ensures all written communication is grammatically correct and checks for typographical errors
- Notifies supervisor promptly when problems arise with equipment, programs, etc.
Ethics and Compliance:
Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the company's Ethics and Compliance program and is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or the compliance hotline. Employee completes all required annual compliance education.
What You Will Need:
- High school diploma and 5+ years of prior relevant experience
- Two - Three years Interventional Radiology Coding Experience
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or a comparable coding certification (e.g., AHIMA CCS-P)
- Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) Certification
- Proficient computer skills.
What Would Be Nice to Have:
- Three - Five years Interventional Radiology Coding Experience
Additional Requirements
- The successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Job Profile
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Benefits/PerksBasic Life & Supplemental Life Childcare Program Company paid holidays Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Dental Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Employee Referral Program Flexible benefits Flexible benefits package Flexible Spending Accounts Health savings account Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Medical Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Paid holidays Parental leave Personal and Family Sick Time Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Rx Sick time Skills development Skills Development & Certifications Tuition reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Variable Incentive Bonus Vision Vision Insurance
Tasks- Code interventional radiology cases
- Communication
- Ensure effective communication
- Maintain coding certifications
- Meet quality assurance standards
- Provide technical guidance
- Quality assurance
- Training
AMA guidelines Billing Billing compliance Coding Communication Computer Confidentiality CPC CPT Documentation HCPCS Healthcare ICD Interpersonal Medical Coding Organizational Productivity Productivity standards Quality Quality Assurance Technical Guidance Training Written communication
Experience5 years
Education Certifications TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9