Physician Coding Liaison II - Internal Medicine Atrium Health - REMOTE

Aurora Health Care

  • Allenton, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
About Atrium Health:Atrium Health is a leading, nationally recognized healthcare organization with a commitment to providing exceptional care to our communities. We are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and improving the health and well-being of every person we serve. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and dedication.Position Summary:Atrium Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Physician Coding Liaison to serve as a crucial link between our physicians and coding teams. The Physician Coding Liaison will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding, optimizing revenue cycle performance, and providing education and support to physicians and clinical staff. This position requires a strong understanding of physician coding guidelines, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships.Responsibilities:
  • Physician Education and Support:
  • Provide education and training to physicians and clinical staff on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and regulatory updates (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS).
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on coding and documentation best practices.
  • Develop and maintain educational materials and resources.
  • Coding Compliance and Accuracy:
  • Review and analyze physician documentation to ensure accurate and compliant coding.
  • Identify and resolve coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies.
  • Stay abreast of changes in coding regulations and guidelines.
  • Collaborate with coding teams to ensure consistent and accurate coding practices.
  • Revenue Cycle Optimization:
  • Identify opportunities to improve coding accuracy and efficiency, leading to optimized revenue cycle performance.
  • Work with revenue cycle teams to resolve coding-related denials and appeals.
  • Monitor key performance indicators related to coding and documentation.
  • Communication and Collaboration:
  • Serve as a liaison between physicians, coding teams, and revenue cycle departments.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to resolve coding-related issues.
  • Participate in meetings and committees as required.
  • Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other staff.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent certification required.
  • Minimum of [Number] years of experience in physician coding and documentation review.
  • Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codingguidelines.
  • Excellent understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
  • Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel to different Atrium Health locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a large, integrated healthcare system.
  • Experience with denial management and appeals.
  • Experience with physician based auditing.
Benefits:Atrium Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Tuition assistance.
To Apply:Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.atriumhealth.org.Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer.

Aurora Health Care