Coder

Job Description

Description:

Why you’ll want to work at nimble!

Interested in becoming a part of a dynamic Coding team? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and market-leading brand serving a high growth end market while gaining valuable experience working closely with Executive leadership. As an organization, we are in high growth mode through acquisition with a laser focus on positive culture building!

Who we are:

nimble solutions is a leading provider of revenue cycle management solutions for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), surgical clinics, surgical hospitals, and anesthesia groups. Our tech-enabled solutions allow surgical organizations to streamline their revenue cycle processes, reduce administrative burden, and improve financial outcomes. Join more than 1,100 surgical organizations who trust nimble solutions and its advisors to bring deep insights and actionable intelligence to maximize their revenue cycle.

On a typical day, here's what you'll be working on:

Provide coding of anesthesia records and any applicable supporting documentation. Coding will be applicable to anesthesia charts and will include the following:

Selection of the highest surgical/procedure CPT code crosswalk (Unit)

Corresponding Surgical CPT code

Diagnosis related to Surgical CPT selection

Review of medical necessity/comorbidity when applicable to the services rendered

Coding consideration to anatomical structure, patient position, and surgical approach

Procedure modifier(s) as defined and acceptable to anesthesia services, to include informational modifiers and modifiers to indicate deep complex, complicated, or markedly invasive surgical procedures

Proper selection of anesthesia qualifier as indicated and support by surgical procedure

Additional services such as nerve blocks and line/tube placement as warranted and performed by an anesthesia provider

This job description will be reevaluated by leadership periodically to allow any necessary modification due to client profiles changes/updates, workflows, policy changes, and regulatory compliance requirements

Daily Coding

Reconciliation of anesthesia records to schedule when applicable and available

Responsible to maintain quality and quantity as directed

Create, maintain, and communicate missing and/or insufficient documentation as needed to properly assign and maximize coding selections

Weekly communications with management/department leaders to track trends critical to the coding department

Additional duties as assigned

Coding/Compliance

To ensure the security and confidentiality of all clinical data handled, including the safe keeping of all health records

To function as first point of contact regarding coding issues

To promote the interchange of dialogue between nimble management and coders

To have an active involvement in the development and implementation of current information relevant to anesthesia coding

To be aware of all statutory and local requirements regarding coding policy changes

Assist with client billing questions in a professional and timely manner

Complete coding queues and AR query as assigned

Address client concerns in a prompt and professional manner

Participate in task force committees and special projects, as required

Assist with client audits, as neededRequirements:

Who you are!

AAPC or AHIMA certification required, such as CPC, CPC-H, CCS, or CCS-P

Two years of medical coding, billing, and management experience preferred

Anesthesia/surgical coding preferred

Excellent people skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and clients

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Technical/Functional

Knowledge of Health Care industry

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, and Excel

Strong organizational skills

Ability to analyze and problem solve

Ability to work with accuracy and diligence

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously