Performs functions such as reviewing documentation and selecting the appropriate procedure and / or diagnosis code to be entered in billing documents. Insures that teaching physician requirements are met and are clearly reflected in the documentation; and other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
* Certified Professional Coder certification required
* Level and years of experience based on departmental needs
* Extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding
* Knowledge of government regulations as they relate to teaching physician
documentation and billing guidelines
* Understanding of: the importance of compliance with all government, department, and contractual regulations regarding coding and billing; and provider requirements
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits
University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is comprised of more than 1,200 faculty members from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Our physicians and providers offer care in more than 40 medical specialties, and are heavily involved in teaching, cutting-edge research, and innovative clinical trials. With practice 90 locations across Maryland, as well as quick access to services from one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, patients can receive the highest-quality care and the latest treatment options available right in their neighborhood.
