About Atrium Health:

Atrium Health is a leading, nationally recognized healthcare organization with a commitment to providing exceptional care to our communities. We are dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and improving the health and well-being of every person we serve. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise and dedication.

Position Summary:

Atrium Health is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Physician Coding Liaison to serve as a crucial link between our physicians and coding teams. The Physician Coding Liaison will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant medical coding, optimizing revenue cycle performance, and providing education and support to physicians and clinical staff. This position requires a strong understanding of physician coding guidelines, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities:

Physician Education and Support: Provide education and training to physicians and clinical staff on coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and regulatory updates (e.g., ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS). Serve as a subject matter expert on coding and documentation best practices. Develop and maintain educational materials and resources. Coding Compliance and Accuracy: Review and analyze physician documentation to ensure accurate and compliant coding. Identify and resolve coding discrepancies and documentation deficiencies. Stay abreast of changes in coding regulations and guidelines. Collaborate with coding teams to ensure consistent and accurate coding practices. Revenue Cycle Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve coding accuracy and efficiency, leading to optimized revenue cycle performance. Work with revenue cycle teams to resolve coding-related denials and appeals. Monitor key performance indicators related to coding and documentation. Communication and Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between physicians, coding teams, and revenue cycle departments. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration to resolve coding-related issues. Participate in meetings and committees as required. Maintain professional relationships with physicians and other staff.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred. Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P), or equivalent certification required. Minimum of [Number] years of experience in physician coding and documentation review. Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codingguidelines. Excellent understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Proficient in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to travel to different Atrium Health locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a large, integrated healthcare system. Experience with denial management and appeals. Experience with physician based auditing.

Benefits:

Atrium Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Competitive salary and benefits. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development opportunities. Tuition assistance.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter online at www.atriumhealth.org.

Atrium Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer.