OP APC Coder

UHS•Richmond, VA

11d

About The Position

Atlantic Region CBO: The Atlantic Region Central Billing Office (“ARCBO”) or (“CBO”) provides business office services including billing, collections, cash posting, pre-access management, variance, and customer service to our affiliated Universal Health Services hospitals. https://jobs.uhs.com/atlantic-region-cbo The Atlantic Region CBO is seeking a dynamic and talented OP APC Coder. The primary responsibility of the OP APC Coder is to assist the CBO with the review of medical records, assign ICD-10 and CPT codes to Inpatient or Outpatient records as needed, meet productivity requirements and meet all legal (federal and state) coding requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent and coding credentials (CPC or CCS) are required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Customer focused both internally and externally
Strong attention to detail
The ability to multi-task, strong 10 key data entry, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
An understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology and medical terminology is required.
Experience working in Patient Financial Services and an understanding of the Revenue Cycle from beginning to end is required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate medical records and assign appropriate ICD-10 and CPT diagnostic and/or procedure codes in accordance with coding guidelines.
Reviews APC edits and add modifiers or delete charges as needed
Consult with hospital staff when necessary to secure sufficient information to clarify data for proper coding and resolve discrepancies in the documentation and information contained in the medical record
Works all daily facility reports as assigned to assure accurate and timely billing of accounts.
Assist all CBO staff in relation to coding issues and/or questions that may arise.
Other duties as assigned.