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Lead Coder
Location
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Posted
3 days ago
Salary
$28 - $40 / hour
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Coder
Logan Health
• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for a variety of patient encounters, including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency department records. • Accurately code advanced and complex procedural accounts with multiple components. • Review medical records for documentation deficiencies and ensure diagnoses and procedures are accurately reflected according to coding guidelines. • Review charges for accuracy, verify medical necessity, and collaborate with providers and departments to obtain complete supporting documentation. • Perform timely follow-up on accounts requiring additional documentation or clarification. • Complete charge capture, data entry, and clinical data abstraction while ensuring regulatory, compliance, and reporting requirements are met. • Verify patient account information, encounter types, and demographic data while coordinating corrections with Patient Access when needed. • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational coding standards and regulations. • Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks while maintaining a high level of coding accuracy. • Participate in continuing education and stay current on coding guidelines, regulations, and industry best practices. • Support departmental quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for process enhancement.
Job Requirements
- 4+ years of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.
- 2+ years of experience utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems for data entry and retrieval.
- Nationally recognized coding certification required (such as CCS, CPC, or AAPC).
- Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, coding guidelines, reimbursement methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and coding classification systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn additional software applications.
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with generous matching
- Life and disability insurance options
- Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
- Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness coaching, incentives, and more
- Discounted Logan Health Fitness Center membership
- Free parking
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