Physician Coder Specialist - General/Trauma Surgery - Remote Permanent Opportunity
About the position We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding either most professional services, including evaluation and management, and Procedures or hospital outpatient surgeries/procedures and observation patients. Remains in conformance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Responsibilities • Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules and regulations. • Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes. • Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors. • Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards. • Communicates with providers for clarification or requests additional documentation as needed. • Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits. • Verifies correct discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation. • Other related duties as required. Requirements • High School diploma or equivalent • 1 year of coding experience • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard • Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and coding principles. • Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills. Nice-to-haves • Completion of an accredited American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)/American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding program with certification • Recognized Certification by the AHIMA or AAPC