E/M Coder

Location

Fort Myers, FL | United States

Job description

E/M CODER

FULL TIME (MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM)

FORT MYERS, FL

At Millennium Physician Group , we rely on powerfully insightful data to ensure the delivery of excellent healthcare services, and we're seeking an experienced medical coder to deliver this insight daily. The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of anatomical and medical terminology, as well as natural curiosity and an analytical mindset. As the coder mines and interprets patient medical records, transcriptions, test results, and other documentation, we'll rely on them to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover information that may be difficult to find - all to ensure a smooth billing process. The medical coder will abide by standard protocols of the profession while using their own methods to compile the most accurate information and promote organizational growth.

Objectives of this role

• Manage high-quality, timely coding of diagnoses and procedures for inpatient and outpatient accounts, using ICD-10, CPT-4, and HCPCS classification systems.
• Work closely with physicians, technicians, insurance companies, and other integral parties to uncover and discuss coding analysis results.
• Develop and execute policies and procedures that affect immediate operations and may also have an organization-wide impact.
• Analyze issues in which the situation or data requires in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives.
• Implement strategic policies by selecting methods and evaluation criteria for accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Gather physician background information from various resources for reporting purposes.
• Analyze medical malpractice claims by identifying issues, events, diagnoses, and procedures that led to results.
• Prepare summaries and assign the appropriate codes.
• Review claims to formulate a synopsis of facts and collaborate with claims examiners as needed.
• Make corrections to draft reports after physician review and submit approved reports to managers in a timely fashion.
• Interact with claims staff, attorneys, and physicians regarding reports.
• Verifies DX and treatment entries are complete and accurate.

Required skills and qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in medical coding.
• Deep experience with administrative information systems and applications.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Associates degree (or equivalent) in health information systems or related field
• Professional credentials for medical practices, such as CPC (Certified Professional Coder).
• Experience in using the XIFIN billing system.

Benefits:

• 3 weeks PTO & 7 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Basic Life & Short Term Disability coverage (goes into effect after 1 year of full-time employment)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Wellness
• Other Employee Discount programs like Tickets at Work and cell phone discounts
• Other benefits: Dependent Care FSA, Voluntary Life, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more

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Why Millennium?

Millennium Physician Group is one of the largest comprehensive primary care practices with healthcare providers throughout Florida.

At Millennium Physician Group, you will find an organization that focuses on family and building a strong network of people to care for the communities we serve. We are always searching for employees who have a strong customer service attitude, fantastic teamwork skills and a willing smile ready to share.

Our promise is to provide you with the tools to do your job successfully, as well as providing a team atmosphere that empowers you to seek better ways to deliver care to our patients and their families. We also promise to care for you as an individual, and help you grow in your role with Millennium Physician Group.

If you are interested in joining an organization that puts an emphasis on team work and family, then Millennium Physician Group is the right choice

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