Monday, February 1, 2021

Coding Specialist II - Physician Services

Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a Coding Specialist II for the PBFS – Physician Services Department.

Summary

The Physician Coding Specialist is responsible for coding and auditing physician documentation and will work directly with Physicians and Mid-level providers to provide feedback on documentation and coding accuracy. The Physician Coding Specialist is responsible for reviewing patient medical records and extracting all applicable ICD10 and CPT codes for billing purposes.

Job Qualifications

Minimum two (2) year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM

CPC or Bachelor’s degree and equivalent coding credential required

Minimum three (3) years of relevant physician coding and/or auditing experience required.

Must pass Halifax Health issued physician coding specialist II examination.

Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations (LCD/NCD) medical necessity requirements

Knowledge of regulatory and third party payer requirements

Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments required

The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks; must be a self-starter

The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations

The ability to maintain confidentiality; knowledge of HIPAA laws

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Performs chart reviews for professional fee claims for appropriate code assignment.

Interacts independently with providers to review audit findings.

Comply with changes in regulatory requirements such as changes to government billing policies and instructions.

Provide education regarding level of service and diagnosis coding consistent with established coding guidelines and standards to providers.

Perform work in accordance to internal standards

All other duties as assigned and consistent with the Job Summary

About Us

Halifax Health

Recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of healthcare services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, community hospital, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with four outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, primary care walk-in clinics, a walk-in clinic specializing in women’s health, two community clinics, three children’s medical practices, a home healthcare agency, and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Emergency Department, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born as early as 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.

Halifax Health

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