Coding & Compliance Specialist, E/M Coder (Remote)

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana's leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward-thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

THIS IS A 100% REMOTE (WORK FROM HOME) POSITION.

SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs daily charge audit of visits for accurate level and coding.

Audit of physician, nurse practitioner and clinical oncology staff documentation in regards to correct coding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs, and modifiers and coding/charging based on the regulations and drug administration guidelines. Responsible for educating clinical and coding staff on documentation guidelines and correct coding; Acts as a coding and compliance resource to all Cancer Center clinical and business office staff members and coordinates.

FUNCTIONS:

1.Performs daily auditing of office/hospital visits of physician, nurse practitioner and verifies clinical oncology staff documentation in regards to correct coding of CPT, ICD-10, HCPCs, modifiers and coding accuracy.

2.Responsible for educating clinical and coding staff on documentation guidelines and correct coding.

3.Acts as a coding and compliance resource to all Cancer Center clinical and business office staff members and coordinates, develops and conducts related educational coding and compliance instruction and feedback training programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CPC Certification through the AAPC required

CEMC Certification through the AAPC required

CHONC Certification through the AAPC preferred

3-5 years' experience in medical billing & coding required

Knowledge of Medical Oncology/Radiation regulations of coding and leveling preferred

Knowledge of federal and state regulations in regards to privacy and security.