Coding Specialist

Pinnacle Anesthesia Consultants is the anesthesia leader in the Greater Dallas market and one of the largest anesthesia physician groups in the country.  Pinnacle is committed to providing comprehensive, quality and cost effective provider services in the areas of Anesthesia and Pain Management.  Pinnacle Anesthesia Consultants is currently seeking a Coding Specialist.

 

The coder is a highly proficient employee with a solid understanding of the entire billing workflow.  Performs all coding functions and assists other areas in the billing department as assigned by the manager.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to)Codes anesthesia charge tickets.Reviews CPT, ICD-9, ASA and HCPCS coding on charge tickets.Reviews anesthesia records for supporting documentation for charge tickets.Reviews medical records for supporting documentation for charge tickets.Review concurrency errors/rejections and make necessary corrections.  May require sending back to the providers for additional information.Review all incomplete or inaccurate charge tickets that are sent back from the billers for additional information and make necessary corrections.Identify cosmetic and/or prepaid cases and ensure two tickets are created, one for insurance and one for patient responsibility.File the charge tickets in the file cabinet(s).Assist demographics, billers and insurance verification as needed.Communicates issues and questions to management when appropriate.Assists with updating and maintaining all policies and procedures for the department.Maintains strictest confidentiality.Performs other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:High School graduate.  CCSP or CPC certification is preferred.Minimum of three years coding experience in a healthcare business office is required. 

 

Location:

Pinnacle is located in North Dallas at 635 and Preston Road.

 



Pinnacle offers an excellent salary and a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, 401k, Profit Sharing Plan, etc.

 

No phone calls, agencies, faxes or mail via U.S. Postal Service, please.

Pinnacle Anesthesia is an Equal Opportunity M/F/D/V Employer.