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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a FGP Coding Coordinator.

In this role, the FGP Coding Coordinator will be responsible for abstracting clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate ICD9/10 and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures, review vendors coding for quality, serve as a resource to help resolve coding-related questions, reviewing and advising physicians and staff with regard to local and national coding and reimbursement policies and work coding denials for the department of Radiology.

Job Responsibilities:

• Central Billing Office Billing Operations
  
  A. Abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate ICD9 and/or CPT codes to patient records according to established procedures.
  B. Review vendor coding for accuracy and quality.
  C. Assists AR representatives with coding support as needed.
  D. Reviews physician documented reports ; recommends suggestions, ideas and solutions to improve quality
  E. Collaborates with CBO management to implement change to physician reporting where necessary.
  F. Serves as a coding resource on projects.
  G. Participates in Quality Control measurement and follow-up.
  H. Resolves coding denials
  I. Reports to Management regularly and requests intervention where necessary.
• System Implementation
  
  A. Makes recommendations on system changes to improve the coding and coding QA portion of the revenue cycle.
  B. Participates in policy and procedure development discussions and assist in implementation of billing policies related to coding.
• Billing Compliance:
  
  Responsible for maintain knowledge and advising management and staff of local and national coding and payment policies
• Reviews resources including (but not limited to): CPT and ICD-9/10 manuals, payer policy and procedure manuals/updates, and CMS publications to ensure practices are compliant with current policies and procedures
• Maintains current Certified Procedural Coder (CPC) certification
• Adheres to general practice and FGP guidelines on compliance issues and patient confidentiality.
• Performs other general administrative duties as needed to support professional billing operations.
• Determines and establishes the explanation to complex coding issues and questions not covered by specific instructions or common practice
• Maintains accurate, well-organized, up to date files for retrieval of needed documentation
• Compiles statistical data as requested and reports data monthly to appropriate parties
• Organizes, prioritizes and expedites own workflow and uses independent judgment
• Uses standard office equipment, makes copies and collates as needed
• Uses Personal Computer, Microsoft Office, Billing Systems, and calculators as needed
• Attends meetings, prepares minutes and participates on committees as requested
• Recognizes routine problems and recommends suggestions, ideas and solutions
• Meets or exceeds internal standards for accuracy and timeliness in coding and coding quality assurance
• May be asked to perform other varied functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have the credentials normally associated with this position include bachelors degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination or training and relevant work experience. Current medical coding certification (CPC) required. Epic experience is preferred.

Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
Good communication, interpersonal and computer skills
Arrives on time for work and meetings
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management.
High level of accuracy for reviewing coding
Maintains current in compliance, carrier policies, and regulatory policies and requirements relevant to the specialty

Knowledge of medical terminology required
Familiar with standard office equipment
Leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications:

None

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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