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Outpatient Acute Care Coder – Emergency

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 1 moreAll locations: Illinois | Tennessee

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Junior

High School1 yr expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Outpatient Acute Care Coder – Emergency

Quorum Health

• 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 AHIMA. • The Outpatient Coder 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 3M 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.

Job Requirements

  • 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 related 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficient.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to meet assigned deadlines.

Benefits

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

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