Halifax Health is seeking a Coding Specialist I for the Family Practice Center.
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.
Minimum two (2) year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM
CCSP, CPC or equivalent certifications preferred
Professional coding and/or auditing experience in a hospital setting preferred.
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
Performs chart reviews for professional fee claims for appropriate code assignment.
Interacts with providers alongside Coder III or Coding Coordinator 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
Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.
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