Ambulatory Coder III, ENT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Accountable for abstracting and validating CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS codes across inpatient, outpatient, and physician's office/clinic environments.

• Complies with all coding and regulatory guidelines.

• Keeps up-to-date with coding/billing changes and payer-specific coding regulations.

• Acts as a subject matter expert for the designated specialty.

• Abstracts/codes for specific provider(s)/division(s) based on medical record documentation.

• Employs the appropriate coding software and resources to ascertain correct codes.

• Addresses billing-related issues with the assigned supervisor/manager and engages in meetings aimed at enhancing overall billing processes when necessary.

• Adheres to departmental protocols for charge corrections.

• Engages in coding educational opportunities such as webinars and in-house training.

• Offers feedback to providers to clarify and resolve coding issues.

• Rectifies assigned pre-billing edits.

• Aids in identifying areas needing further training.

• Guides and assists in the training of other coders and new team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, or post-high school diploma / highest degree achieved.

• Associate degree is preferred.

• Five (5) years of professional fee coding experience.

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification.

• Specialty Certification from AAPC relevant to the assigned specialty.

🏝️ Benefits

• Inspire health.

• Serve with compassion.

• Be the difference.