Government staff augmentation services and consulting
Certified Medical Coder, Ambulatory Procedure Visit (APV)
Location
Texas
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Certified Medical Coder, Ambulatory Procedure Visit (APV)
Laredo Technical Services, Inc.
• Responsible for assignment of accurate E&M, ICD, CPT and HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation into the Government computer systems • Identifies and abstracts information from medical records (paper or electronic) for special studies and audits, internal and external • Interacts with MTF staff to ensure documentation is clear and supports coding assignments • Educates MTF staff through individual or group in-services and training sessions • Maintains a delinquency report of missing records in order to facilitate completion of work within the required thresholds • Works closely with the Coding Supervisor/auditor during audit process • Ensures all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and compile with DoD and JCAHO requirements • Works with Coding Compliance-Editor software to ensure records are accurately coded • May also be responsible for the assignment of accurate ICD diagnoses, CPT and HCPCS, modifiers, and quantities from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for inpatient professional services (IPPS encounters - a.k.a, rounds) • Perform focus audits as designated by the MTF • All audit spreadsheets are submitted to the supervisor weekly without discrepancies as required • Submit monthly report on activities done for the month, e.g. audit results, training provided and feedback as required by the MTF • Must attend scheduled coding and auditing meetings and trainings as required by the MTF • Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Position requires excellent computer/communication skills for provider and staff interactions
- Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and disease process, medical terminology, coding guidelines (outpatient and ambulatory surgery), documentation requirements, familiarity with medications and reimbursement guidelines; and encoder experience
- Candidate must have ability to handle multiple projects and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
- Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Coder Specialist (CCS), Certified Coder Specialist Physician (CCS-P) are preferred for outpatient/ambulatory surgery medical coders as long as candidate has a minimum of three-year experience in the outpatient setting (physician's office or ambulatory care centers) within the last five years
- An accrediting institution recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) must accredit education and certification
- A minimum of one of the following: An associate’s degree in health information management or a university certificate in medical coding, OR at least 20 quarter/30 semester hours university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology
- Contract medical coders will obtain the required continued education hours at no expense to the government in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) required for the position
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Competitive salary based on experience and technical qualifications
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays including: New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Birthday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
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