Coder Hospital-2
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Coder Hospital-2
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
Shift: 1st shift
Location: *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 - $35.22Pay based on experience
Coder Hospital-2
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
Shift: 1st shift
Location: *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 - $35.22Pay based on experience