Coding Specialist

Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute is looking to hire a Certified Medical Coder to join the JOI team.

The position is full-time with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and 401K retirement plan.

Location: 1325 San Marco Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207

Schedule: Monday- Friday

The medical coder is responsible for translating details from a patient’s’ medical documents into medical codes to ensure the patient’s records are in an accurate application of diagnostic/procedure billing codes for orthopedic physician practice. JOI has 16 physicians and 7 mid-levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes knowledge of medical codes and coding procedures to assign appropriate diagnostic/procedure billing codes, in compliance with third party payer requirements.
• Interacts with physicians and other patient care providers regarding billing and documentation policies, procedures and regulations. Obtains clarification of conflicting, ambiguous, or non-specific documentation.
• Enters charges and documents all activity in accordance with company documentation standards.
• Reviews and audits provider billing and documentation records.
• Educates providers and staff on proper coding procedures.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies and Procedures.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

Position Requirements

• 3+ years practical experience to include coding from medical charts.
• CPC certification.
• ICD-10 training/education.
• Experience in physician CPT and ICD 10 coding.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing and reimbursement, including industry standard billing rules.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
• Demonstrated problem solving techniques.
• Computer proficient.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Requires sitting and standing associated with an office environment. Performs complex, occasionally challenging varied tasks requiring independent knowledge and exercise of independent judgment.