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　　Job # 24033 E/M Coder

　　Acclivity Healthcare - Your personal, proven partner!

　　Since 1999, Acclivity Healthcare has served the specialized recruiting and staffing needs of leading healthcare employers nationwide. Our clients range from independent physician practices to national healthcare systems and insurance providers. We are proud of our 18,000+ successful placements with quality-oriented organizations that recognize the value of better talent.

　　Compensation and Schedule for the E/M Coder

　　E/M Coder – Full-time, work-from-home, $25-$28 per hour, Monday – Friday, anytime between 6:30am and 5:00pm. Join a positive team!

　　Required Qualifications of the E/M Coder

　　3+ years of recent outpatient E/M coding experience required

　　CPC or CCS certification required

　　High school diploma or GED required

　　Must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screen

　　Job Summary for the E/M Coder

　　Under general supervision, but according to established procedures, code and abstract patient records in order to meet billing and data collection needs of the organization.

　　Responsibilities of the E/M Coder

　　Analyze and interpret patient medical records to identify and determine amount and nature of billable services; assign and sequence appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes in compliance with requirements of third-party payors

　　Interact with providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures, and regulations; obtain clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation

　　Perform periodic chart audits and prepare clear, concise education to providers

　　Act as an education resource for billing team, medical staff, and providers by answering questions pertaining to coding and provide coding training to billing team and providers on an “as needed” basis

　　Monitor billing performances to ensure optimal reimbursement while adhering to regulations prohibiting unbundling and other questionable practices; prepare periodic reports for clinical staff identifying unbilled charges due to inadequate documentation

　　Ability to research, analyze and disseminate Local Coverage Determination (LCD) as necessary reporting issues and potential solutions to manager

　　Review all claims returned for Medical Necessity and correct if able; report findings to manager

　　Monitor external data sources to ensure receipt and analysis of all charges

　　Ensure strict confidentiality of financial and medical records

　　Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety and environmental standards

　　Attend coding conferences, workshops, and in-house sessions to receive updated coding information and changes in coding and/or regulations

　　Perform related duties, such as answering phone inquiries, aiding providers as needed in the completion of their records

　　Assist in insurance billing and working denials as needed

　　Maintain current CPC certification by fulfilling continuing educations hours as required

　　Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

　　About the Company

　　This nonprofit organization offers a wide variety of healthcare to meet the individual needs of men, women, and children that are facing homelessness in Maricopa County through two medical respite centers, two outpatient healthcare clinics, and five mobile medical units that provide care to shelters, transitional living centers, and hard to reach areas. Their trained staff is always looking for new and innovative ways to help those in need, and over 10 years of experience and commitment have earned them recognition for providing healthcare to individuals facing homelessness. This organization is currently in need of an experienced E/M Coder to join their team!

　　Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability