Description
University Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Certified Medical Coder position for University Surgeons Associates located within the UT Medical Center.
The Certified Coder Position is normal business hours Monday-Friday.
Coder audits medical provider clinical documentation inpatient and outpatient while adhering to Medicare guidelines and reviews documentation. Identifies areas for documentation improvement and effectively communicates with providers. Ensure the provider has entered the correct coding and adding modifiers as needed. Must be reliable and have the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality within all aspects of job performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs coding services and audits documentation before claims are submitted
- Partners with providers and staff to improve quality and efficiencies in coding and documentation
- Maintains HIPPA Guidelines for privacy.
- Remains current in coding rules and guidelines.
Benefits
Great benefits with health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K with company match and immediate vesting, PTO (paid time off), sick leave, and life insurance along with short-term and long-term disability. Flex spending account and Health Saving Account (HSA) available.
Requirements
Minimum one-year experience in coding inpatient and outpatient Evaluation & Management (E/M) Services, as well as experience coding procedures.
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