Radiology Partners

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

Radiology Partners, through its owned and affiliated practices, is a leading radiology practice in the U.S., serving hospitals and other healthcare facilities across the nation. As a physician-led and physician-owned practice, we advance our bold mission by innovating across clinical value, technology, service and economics, while elevating the role of radiology and radiologists in healthcare. Radiology is a team sport, and Radiology Partners is building a community of physicians and support teammates who embody our practice values and believe in our bold mission to transform radiology. Our support team is a vital force within the practice, using their gifts and talents to improve the overall healthcare experience. Using a proven healthcare services model, Radiology Partners provides consistent, high-quality care to patients, while delivering enhanced value to the hospitals, clinics, imaging centers and referring physicians we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

Radiology Partners is hiring an Interventional Radiology Coding Specialist. The position will be a part of a high-performing, national Coding team and will be focusing on coding of Interventional procedures.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Code Interventional procedures, along with the professional component for all imaging modalities in the Radiology Department. The scope will include Interventional, MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and radiography as well as fluoroscopic imaging and image guided procedures.
• Provide education/training to physicians, other providers and teammates on coding and clinical documentation.
• Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation to ensure accurate coding.
• Provide real-time feedback to Radiologists as it pertains to proper coding and clinical documentation of services performed.
• Engage in provider/department contact and education as the primary liaison for clarification of documentation and coding for radiological procedures including documentation deficiencies.
• Focus their work on radiological procedures as well as being an immediate liaison to documentation improvement and optimization of physician coding practices for compliance and revenue purposes.
• Audit of junior or vendor teammates and provide feedback to management of training opportunities or issues
• Perform other reasonably related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management

DESIRED TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have experience coding Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology procedures and the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities
• CIRCC Certification is required for this position
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Radiology staff
• 2+ years of coding and abstracting experience with ICD-9 – ICD-10 preferred
• CIRCC and/or CPC certification through the American Health Information Management Technician (AHIMA) as one of the following: Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician Based (CCS-P), or certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders (AAPC) as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• Experience and proficiency in Radiology coding highly preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) and internet resources

Radiology Partners is an equal opportunity employer. RP is committed to being an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where everyone has equal access and equitable resources to reach their full potential. We are united by our Mission to Transform Radiology and in turn have an important impact on the patients we serve and the healthcare system overall. We hold that diversity is a key source of strength from which we will build a practice culture that is inclusive for all. Our goal is to empower and engage the voice of every teammate to promote awareness, compassion and a healthy respect for differences.

The hourly range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00. Final determinations may vary based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, geographic location etc. In addition to this range, Radiology Partners offers competitive total rewards packages, which include possible incentive and productivity programs, health & wellness coverage options, 401k benefits, and a broad range of other benefits such as family planning and telehealth (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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