Coder Hospital-1

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Coder Hospital-1

Job Description

Coders - Hospital are responsible for technical coding includes the assignment of ICD-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes, modifiers, selection of MD Diagnosis Related Groupings (MS-DRG), Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC), and coding for severity of illness. Interacts with medical staff, nursing, ancillary departments, provider offices, and outside organizations.

Department: Medical Record Management

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

*Remote Work*

Required: HS diploma, One of the following upon hire: CCA, CPC, RHIT, RHIA or CCS

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $22.72

Responsibilities

Assists physicians with record

documentation needs by

requesting clarification for

additional information. Assists

in educating physicians and

ancillary staff members about

documentation needed for

coding process. Contacts

physician offices and/or SBL

departments as needed for

diagnostic information to code

the encounter, Assists with training new

coding staff as requested., Codes all types of encounters

as assigned and assists coworkers

as needed., Codes and finals inpatient and

outpatient services technical

encounters based on

established production standards., Meets quality standards of

having 95% of diagnoses and

procedures appropriately

and/or correctly coded.

Ensures data quality and

optimum reimbursement

allowable under the federal

and state payment systems, Performs follow-up on

encounters that need to be

coded and finaled., Reviews and corrects all

encounters that are rejected

or denied., Reviews record thoroughly to

ascertain all

diagnoses/procedures. Codes

all diagnoses/procedures in

accordance to ICD-CM and CPT

coding principles, official

guidelines and regulations., Reviews record thoroughly to

ascertain all

diagnoses/procedures. Codes

all diagnoses/procedures in

accordance to ICD-CM and CPT

coding principles, official

guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

High School (Required)CCA - Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association, Certified Coding Specialist- Hospital - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Certified Professional Coder-A - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association or Registered Health Info Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association - American Health Information Management Association

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$22.72 - $35.22

Pay based on experience