Medical Coding Internship Program Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Coder WFH with Physician Services reviews and codes designated office/hospital notes for one or multiple practices and resolves complex coding scenarios. The Coder WFH provides feedback and documentation advice to the physician non physician practitioner, and practice management and works with AR to resolve coding related denials.

***While this role is Work from Home, candidates must be in the Kansans or Missouri area to round with the practices and meet as needed.***

Duties Include But Not Limited To:

• Receives and reviews charge documents from the clinic and/or hospital.
• Ensures charge information provided is correct and accurate.
• Abstracts CPT-4, HCPCS II and ICD-9-CM from medical records
• Keeps supervisor apprised of matters regarding charge entry.
• Charge entry into billing system in a timely manner.
• Works in conjunction with A/R team on follow up and resolution of coding related denials and rejections
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of current CPT-4, HCPCS II, and ICD-9/ICDD-10 materials, the Federal Register, and other pertinent materials.
• Enhances professional growth and development through in-service meetings, educational programs, conferences, etc.
• Tracks denial patterns to address systemic issues
• Available to assist and direct the practice or other appropriate staff regarding documentation, billing, coding, and reimbursement issues.
• Performs related work and projects as required.
• Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement".
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Meets designated productivity and accuracy rate of 95%.

Education:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology is preferred.

Experience:

• One year of coding and/or billing experience in a healthcare environment

Certification:

• Must have 1 of the following: (COC) Certified Outpatient Coder, or (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist, or (CPC) Certified Professional Coder, or (RHIA) Registered Health Information Administrator, or (RHIT) Registered Health Information Technician

HCA Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Supporting HCA Healthcares 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times.  In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Coder WFH opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.