Coder II

Position Summary: Responsible for coding inpatient or outpatient records review documentation and properly identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT-4/HCPCS and/or ICD-10-PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures. This includes determining the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures. Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned: Responsible for outpatient coding and charge validation (charge entry) in multiple specialties Responsible for coding (inclusive of 30 days of LOS) Reviews, identifies and assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT-4 with charge validation and ICD -10-CM/ICD -10-PCS codes Applies (charge entry) appropriate soft codes for evaluation and management level(s), observation hours, injections, infusions, and other procedures as necessary. Validates CPT -4 codes (charges) captured by McLaren departments such as hard-coded charges for services provided on specific encounters. Performs research and investigation regarding National Coverage Determinations (NCD) and Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) guidelines, related to the assignment of modifiers, to ensure the submission of a clean claim. Determines the correct principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures. Meets and/or exceeds the established quality standard of 95% accuracy rate while meeting and/or exceeding production standards. Qualifications: Required: Associate’s degree in HIT, Applied Science, Liberal Arts or other healthcare related field. 2 years of Facility Inpatient, Outpatient or Professional Coding experience. Certified in one of the following: AHIMA Certification (such as: RHIA, RHIT, CCS) AAPC Certification (such as: CPC, CCC, COC, CIC, CHONC etc.) AMAC Certification such as: ROCC (Radiation Oncology Certified Coder) Preferred: 3 years of Facility Inpatient, Outpatient or Professional Coding experience. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 26004415 Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No #J-18808-Ljbffr