Job: Coder- Hospital, Physician, CCS

Coder- Hospital, Physician, CCS

Description

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA (CTCA)

Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) is a national network of regional, destination hospitals specializing in complex and advanced-stage cancer care. The CTCA model integrates state-of-the-art treatments and technologies with nutrition, naturopathic medicine, mind-body medicine, oncology rehabilitation and spiritual support. CTCA employs over 3,000 talented Stakeholders (employees) who create, deliver and continually improve the Mother Standard of Care® based upon what cancer patients need and value. CTCA Stakeholders form the backbone of the CTCA experience; and their energy, and passion, creates a home of hope and healing to cancer patients across America.

CTCA's newest hospital is located in Newnan, Georgia which is located in the Metro Atlanta region. It is a 226,000-square-foot, all digital facility focused exclusively on treating cancer. It includes 50 beds, ICU rooms, surgical suites, state-of-the-art radiation and infusion therapy departments, outpatient clinic rehabilitation and physical therapy department and onsite residential accommodations for outpatients and their families. We are currently seeking dedicated Stakeholders to help us fulfill our Mission and provide the Mother Standard of Care® to patients in the Southeast.

OVERVIEW

Assigns CPT codes and ICD-9-CM codes for Inpatient and Outpatient physician services, in accordance with legal requirements, compliance standards, official coding rules, conventions, guidelines and definitions by applying the use of uniform coding standards to enhance data quality and the integrity of the health record. Assists physicians with proper documentation of services provided, coding and billing issues, charge capture process and reconciliation of charges as related to coding guidelines. Provides ongoing education to physicians and others as it relates to identified issues with coding and billing, as well as, assisting with claims corrections and denial resolution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs analysis of health record documentation for defined accounts and assigns CPT and ICD-9-CM codes as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing education and follow-up to physicians regarding E & M coding levels and medical necessity guidelines.
• Charge entry of coding data into AMPFM - PCA system

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must have RHIA or RHIT or RN, plus one of the following certifications: CCS, CCS-P, CPC or CPC-H. CCS is preferred
• Associates or Bachelor Degree, plus specialized training in coding from approved program.
• Successful completion of nationally accredited coding certificate program, Associate Degree, or other approved coding program preferred. (i.e. AHIMA or AAPC)
• 5 years minimum experience with multi-specialty physician coding offices, or inpatient/outpatient coding and billing system experience.
• Knowledge of the revenue cycle, charge master, manual coding skills, encoder systems, and DNFB.
• Thorough knowledge of CPT, ICD-9-CM and HCPCS systems~