| Employer: | Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies |
| Type: | FULL TIME |
| Job Location: | Remote |
| Skills: | Coding |
| Specialties: | E/M, IR, Vascular, Surgery |
| Required Certifications: | CPC |
| Required Experience: | 3 to 4 years |
| Preferred Experience: | 3 to 4 years |
| Location: | Remote 0, , US* Note: This listing is for a remote position |
| Date Posted: | 12/15/2020 |
The Coding Specialist is
responsible for abstracting all E/M, CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, modifier, units
from the medical record documentation.
Other responsibilities include accurately entering data into
coding/billing software and/or Excel reports.
Performing accurate coding using applicable guidelines and facility
protocols and communicating with staff and/or providers as needed. Provide written feedback of coding results as
needed in the form of comments, summary of findings and recommendations. Ensure compliance with federal and state
laws, regulations and standards related to health information and coding
principles. Communicate with your direct
manager as needed (i.e. schedule changes, daily assignments/work volume, coding
questions, etc.)
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assign ICD-10 CM and CPT codes with modifiers
for services provided in the facility environment (Ancillary, ED, Evaluation
and Management, Observations, Outpatient surgeries, and/or Professional fee
coding) depending on the specific client assignment
·
Review the medical record and all applicable
documentation to determine the appropriate codes to assign for the services and
diagnoses.·
Ensures diagnosis codes meet local and national
medical necessity guidelines.·
Utilize coding resources along with any other
applicable reference material available to ensure accuracy in coding for all
assigned services.·
Follow all HIPAA regulations and uphold a higher
standard around privacy requirements.·
Demonstrates the technical competency to use the
facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital/physician mainframe and/ or
EMR in remote setting.·
Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office
Applications in using required computer systems with minimal assistance.·
Review and resolves coding edits and
denials. Assists with rebilling accounts
when necessary.·
Maintain a working knowledge of various laws,
regulations and industry guidance that impact compliant coding.·
Must meet all coder productivity and quality
goals.·
Maintain a 95% accuracy rate.·
Other duties as assigned.