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Coding & Charging Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Coding & Charging Specialist
Mercy
• Reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record • Assigning diagnoses, procedure(s), and charge codes as described by the physician(s) of record • Collaborating with clinical co-workers with combined facility and professional coding and charging responsibilities • Abiding by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adhering to official coding guidelines
Job Requirements
- A.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline or commensurate clinical experience
- At least 5 years of coding and/or charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional service
- Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment and facility charging methodologies
- Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), or Certified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC) certification(s)
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans
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