Professional Coder I AHWFB

Department :

10536 Enterprise Revenue Cycle - PFS : Coding Profee

Status : Full time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Full time, remote, flexible hours

Pay Range

$24.85 - $37.30

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE : High school diploma or GED equivalent. One year of related coding experience. Experience in coding of physician professional services in a teaching environment and familiarity with Medicare Teaching Physician Rules preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and / or REGISTRATION : Certified Medical Coder (CPC-A, CPC, or CCS) or certification required within one year of hire date. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : 1. Uses appropriate diagnoses codes, professional service codes and modifiers in the coding of hospital services. 2. Maintains current knowledge of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT physician service codes, internal codes (for default services and for insufficient documentation), and governmental (Medicare, Medicaid, TriCare), commercial and managed care regulations by reading relevant professional literature and by attending workshops and lectures. 3. Accrues sufficient continuing education hours to maintain national coding certification. 4. Works collaboratively with team members and WFUP Coding Compliance Analysts to answer questions and / or resolve issues related to documentation, coding and billing of professional services. 5. Resolves pending charges in the TES (transaction editing system) file. 6. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein. SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS : Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment Emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Ability to perform data entry Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and departments Solid oral and written communication skills Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy Excellent attention to detail Strong organizational ability Ability to meet and maintain departmental deadlines and performance standards WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clean, well lit, office setting Subject to pressures or deadlines PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N / A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling : X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including :

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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About Advocate Health

is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.