CPC - Medical Certified Professional Coder

Oregon Urology Institute has a Full-Time, Medical Certified Professional Coder opportunity available.

Oregon Urology Institute is one of the largest, most advanced urological centers in the Northwest. Oregon Urology Institute provides patients with some of the region's finest medical experts covering every major urological specialty using proven and leading-edge technologies such as robotic surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.

The Certified Coder evaluates medical records and charge tickets to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and CPT manual coding. Provides technical guidance and training on medical coding to physicians and staff, reviewing and correcting denied claims and performs related duties as required.

Duties:

• Evaluates medical record documentation and charge ticket coding and complies with legal standards and guidelines
• Provides technical guidance to physicians and other departmental staff in identifying and resolving issues or errors, such as incomplete or missing records and documentation, educates and advises staff on proper code selection, documentation, procedures, and requirements, identifies training needs.
• Leads coding and billing staff.
• Responsible for EDI Claims Scrubber.
• Keeping PM and EMR data base current by adding new codes and removing obsolete codes.
• Researching complex coding issues and share findings with Physicians and Staff.
• Answers incoming business office calls.
• Interacting with patient in person and on telephone regarding their accounts.
• Review and re-process denied claims
• Send appeal letters to insurance carriers as needed.
• Assist with accounts receivables follow up.
• Keep current with all insurance company coding rules and policy changes.
• Maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Cross-train on other department duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary for the operation of basic office equipment such as a computer, calculate, copier and telephone. May be required to lift up to 25 lbs. Requires the ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in our office environment and is NOT available for remote work. Involves in person contact with physicians and internal staff.

Position Requirements:

1. Active Certified Coding Specialist designation (CCS) or (CPC) issued by the American Health Information Management Association
2. Excellent patient service skills
3. Proficient computer skills
4. Must respect patient confidentiality and departmental guidelines
5. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, i.e., English grammar and usage.
6. Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines
7. Medical terminology
8. Ability to research and analyze data and resolve issues
9. Must be able to read and interpret medical procedures and apply policies, procedures, laws and regulations
10. Develop training materials
11. make group presentations
12. train staff and exercise independent judgement
13. All candidates must pass a drug screen, reference and background checks in order to be considered for employment.
14. All new employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof on their first day of work.

Experience: Certified Coder in a medical office. Urology experience a plus! Centricity Practice Management experience preferred.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

This is a Full-time position. Certified Coder wage range: $19.25 to $28.82 per hour, DOE. Oregon Urology Institute offers employees fully employer paid life, health, dental and vision, 6 paid holidays, generous PTO, voluntary benefits and an outstanding retirement. Please apply!

Oregon Urology Institute is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to fair and impartial treatment of employees, job applicants, and contractors, and to maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free work environment where people treat one another with respect. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Current Openings for CPC Medical Certified Professional Coder Jobs at Oregon Urology Institute