IPA Medical Coder

Description

The Medical Coder extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural terminology and medical codes (e.g., ICD-10-CM, CPT) to patient records. The Medical Coder assumes ownership and leads advanced and highly specialized administrative/operational/customer support duties that require independent initiative and judgment.

Responsibilities

This is a hybrid office position. Candidate should live within commutable distance of West Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. Candidate will be required to travel to these locations on a weekly basis.

At Conviva Care Solutions, we want to inspire people to live life their best healthy life. Conviva Care Solutions is a management services organization representing nearly 300 physician practices, 800 clinicians, and 300,000 patients across the states of Florida and Texas. We need people with a passion for helping others and making change happen. We don't want to be like everyone else in the industry-we want to be better. And we're looking for talent that wants to grow, be challenged and inspired to help make that happen.

Conviva Care Solutions is seeking a hard-working and dedicated Certified Professional Coder who is interested in being part of a team that focuses on excellent service to others.

Job Functions:

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  Uses practical knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes

  
  


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  Codes diagnosis and procedures using classification coding systems

  
  


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  Reviews, interprets, and assigns diagnostic and procedural codes based upon medical record documentation according to correct coding principles

  
  


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  Applies coding guidelines and conventions including proper sequencing of codes

  
  


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  Communicates a thought, idea or fact in spoken and/or written form in a clear, concise and objective manner

  
  


• Abides by the Code of Ethics of professional health information management/coding organizations

Required Qualifications:

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  CPC Certification through AAPC or AHIMA

  
  


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  Knowledge of billing practices and clinic procedures

  
  


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  Knowledge of coding and clinic operating policies

  
  


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  Proficient in CPT-4, ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding

  
  


• Minimum of one year of billing and coding experience in a health care organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Bachelor's Degree

  
  


• 5+ years of experience as a certified medical coder

Conviva offers tangible and intangible benefits such as medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, tuition reimbursement, vacation, paid holidays, work-life balance, growth, a positive and fun culture and much more.

PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR AAPC or AHIMA CERTIFICATION CARD WITH EXPIRATION DATE

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Conviva Care Solutions is more than an equal opportunity employer, Conviva's dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do in all of our Conviva roles. Diversity is more than a commitment to us, it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us each uniquely wonderful.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40