Job Information
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Medical Coder in Houston, Texas
Responsibilities
This position provides coding and coding auditing services based on operative reports according to correct coding principles, current NCCI rules and LCD coverage determinations. This includes the analysis and translation of medical and clinical diagnoses, procedures, injuries, or illnesses into designated numerical codes. The coder also acts as a liaison to the physicians and clinical teams and provides feedback to physicians and management staff regarding proper documentation and coding and works within company standards to maintain policy and procedures. Meets coding and abstracting deadlines to expedite the billing and charge entry process and ensures best practices are met according to departmental policy and procedures. This team member will be proficient in all areas to ensure cross coverage.
Job Title: Medical Coder
Location: Main Campus
Department: Infusion - Clinic
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $ 49,730 - $61,442 (Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.)
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s Degree
Experience
Required: Minimum of 2 years of physician billing to include at least 1 year of coding experience abstracting
from medical record documentation.
Diversified understanding of CPT guidelines and Medicare rules and regulations.
Preferred: N/A
License(s)
Required: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
Preferred: Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC)
Certified ASC Coder Credential (CASCC)
Special Skills
Required: Knowledge of ICD-9/10 codes, CPT, and HCPCs.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Preferred: N/A
Other
Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills
Maintain confidentiality.
Preferred: N/A
Working Environment: Office/ Medical Clinic
About Us
Start your career journey and become a part of a community of renowned Healthcare professionals. Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston’s fastest growing, multispecialty organization with more than 40 premier locations and over 65 specialties. Our clinics are comprised of more than 600 physicians and as we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a convenient, coordinated, and collaborative manner. Enjoy the rewards of a successful career while maintaining a work/life balance by joining our team today and changing the way health cares.
Why Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Matching 401K
Employee Reward and Recognition Program
Paid time off for vacation, sick, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing Medical Education allowance
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by organizational policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. Kelsey-Seybold is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.