Physician Coder Liaison - Full-time / Part-time

Under the direction of the HIM Director, this position provides overall compliance auditing and monitoring functions of physician billing, coding, and documentation. This position additionally serves as a liason for regulatory and billing purposes with the YRMC Medical Staff, the Professional Corporation staff, Registration, Billing and Health Information Staff. Posting Department Health Information Management Posting Department Description YRMC is a 406-bed, Medicare-certified acute care hospital staffed by skilled healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of patient-family focused care. In additional to serving the community's general medical and surgical needs, YRMC offers many specialized services, including:
Women and Children Services Center
Level 3 Neonatal ICU
Heart Center
Cancer Resource Center
Cardiopulmonary Care Unit
Outpatient Surgery Center
Diabetes Education Center
Wound Care Center
Bariatric (Weight Loss) Surgery Program
YRMC also serves as the base for the area's Emergency Medical System and operates one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state.
Our Mission
The mission of Yuma Regional Medical Center is to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and the communities we serve through excellence, innovation, and prudent use of resources. Area of Interest Clerical Start Date Immediately Work Week Monday - Friday Daily Hours 8 Bi-Weekly Hours 80 External Education Education Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P), or Bachelor prepared with significant professional coding and auditing skills.
Education Preferred:
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P), or Bachelor prepared with significant professional coding and auditing skills. External Experience Experience Required: 3 years in health care setting with professional billing, coding and/or reimbursement responsibilities. Use of personal computers, including Microsoft programs. Knowledge of coding and HCFA 1500 billing requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payers. Understands auditing and statistical principles and must be able to apply to daily work responsibilities. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization including staff, management, and medical staff.
Experience Preferred: 5 years in health care setting with professional billing, coding and/or reimbursement responsibilities. Use of personal computers, including Microsoft programs. Knowledge of coding and HCFA 1500 billing requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payers. Understands auditing and statistical principles and must be able to apply to daily work responsibilities. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization including staff, management, and medical staff.
Experience Preferred: 5 years in health care setting with professional billing, coding and/or reimbursement responsibilities. Use of personal computers, including Microsoft programs. Knowledge of coding and HCFA 1500 billing requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payers. Understands auditing and statistical principles and must be able to apply to daily work responsibilities. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization including staff, management, and medical staff.
Experience Preferred: 5 years in health care setting with professional billing, coding and/or reimbursement responsibilities. Use of personal computers, including Microsoft programs. Knowledge of coding and HCFA 1500 billing requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, and third party payers. Understands auditing and statistical principles and must be able to apply to daily work responsibilities. Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization including staff, management, and medical staff. Requires Call No Relocation No Job Status HRLY-1.0