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HIM Certified Coder IP

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001+Since 1946H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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United States

Posted

33 days ago

Salary

$24 - $39 / hour

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

HIM Certified Coder IP

Carle Health

Role Description The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes and appropriate coding software such as computer assisted coding and encoders as a means to ensure compliant billing of Carle claims. - Responsible for understanding and applying all regulatory coding guidelines, such as National and Local Coverage Determinations and application of CPT modifiers. - Responsible for understanding and applying coding knowledge to resolve billing edits related to coding. - Uses Carle electronic medical record systems to review clinical encounters. Qualifications - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Requirements - Responsible for accurately coding all records according to the appropriate coding classification (ICD-10 and/or CPT and/or HCPCs and modifiers) system. - Provides interdepartmental coding assistance, as needed, to determine accurate coding assignment. - Develops methodology to provide a coding process that is compliant with regulatory agencies including the utilization of reference materials such as, but not limited to, Center for Medicare Services (CMS) publications, Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, etc. - Facilitates optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards for the organization through varied venues and tasks (auditing/monitoring, training, facilitation of charges through the claim scrubber system, assisting with various patient or payor related charge/account inquiries, research on various coding/billing related topics as requested by various sources internal and external to the organization, etc.). - Serves as an expert resource regarding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, all other necessary coding systems, and regulatory guidelines for all internal and external parties. - Serve as liaison for coding and billing staff to ensure accurate charge capture. - Reports any documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings. - Responsible for maintaining coding certification, knowledge and skills to successfully perform job duties. - Performs provider and peer coding audits as requested. - Assist with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing. - Facilitates external audit activities and reporting of such activities to the appropriate administrative personnel. Benefits - The compensation range for this position is $23.58 per hour - $39.38 per hour. - The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. - Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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