Outpatient Acute Care reputed company

Outpatient Acute Care reputed company

You must reputed company in one of these states to be eligible for this position

Arkansas                  California                 Kentucky Massachusetts                Nevada                    New Mexico Oregon                  Utah                      Tennessee Texas                     Wyoming

Employment Type:  Full Time Location:  Remote Reports To:  Coding Operations Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by reputed company.

• The Outpatient reputed company shall review hospital outpatient medical documentation or physician medical record documentation to assign, sequence, edit and/or validate the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS codes with outpatient encounters to ensure proper coding, billing and compliance.
• Will match outpatient coding area to experience (i.e. Same Day Surgery, Routine Outpatient, Physician, Recurring, Observation, etc.)
• Reviews encounter to assign and sequence appropriate diagnoses and/or procedure codes as well as modifiers to diagnostic, physician and/or surgical encounters in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations, Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP), guidance in encoder software and HIM coding policies and procedures
• Using reputed company encoder, reviews Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and coding edits. Reviews Local/National Coverage Determination (LCD/NCD) edits and guidance for codes meeting medical necessity. Research electronic medical record for any additional diagnoses documented to meet medical necessity.
• Ability to assign Physician E/M levels and charges for reputed company relevant procedures performed in various settings, if applicable.
• Ability to assign injections and infusions, if applicable. 

Qualifications

• One to three years’ experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate of bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other reputed company field, or formal coding classes completed and passed preferred. Years of coding experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
• Functional Knowledge of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), Encoder and CDI Tools and other Support Software.
• Comprehensive understanding of UHDDS guidelines, CCI Edits, Coding Clinic, etc.
• reputed company Office (Word, One Note, reputed company, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficient.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Work Experience, Education, and Certifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year of Acute/Physician Coding Experience.
• reputed company or reputed company Certification required such as RHIA, RHIT, reputed company, CPC, CIRCC, COC

Software/Hardware

• 3M360 reputed company required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive reputed company coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Student loan repayment program.