At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.
The Coder is responsible for accurately coding healthcare claims in order to obtain reimbursement from insurance companies and government healthcare programs. The Coder reviews medical documentation and assigns the appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes. The Coder will research inadequate documentation and rejected or denied claims to resolve issues.
This is a full time position for Clinical coding. Monday-Friday Schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (subject to change). This position will be based at our corporate office in Woodbury with required on site training which will eventually transition to a hybrid schedule. Candidates must have flexibility to travel to the corporate office for required meetings. Qualified candidates must obtain AHIMA or AMA coding certificate; may consider certification upon hire within 1 year.
Must live in the Twin Cities area to accommodate for traveling to the Corporate office for required meetings and training.
- Assigns all CPT, HPCS and ICD10 codes for all services performed by providers.
- Reviews medical record documentation to identify all services provided by physicians.
- Assigns appropriate procedure codes and modifiers to accurately report the physician services provided to patients.
- Assigns appropriate diagnosis codes to accurately support the need for each physician service.
- Enters diagnosis codes and procedure codes into the EHR System.
- Identifies physician services provided. Advises director and clinicians of deficiencies to support charge capture of all billing services.
- Analyzes and resolves physician claim rejects and denials from the billing system or insurance carriers related to coding issues.
- Maintains current coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements as dictated by compliance and regulatory agencies.
- Identifies trends/problems in medical documentation and recommends possible solutions and process improvement.
- Participates in ongoing physician education.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1100+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.