Don't worry, we can still help! Below, please find related information to help you with your job search.
Coder Ii - Pro-Fee - Hospitalist
Company | Acclara |
Address | , Remote |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | $15 - $35 an hour |
Expires | 2023-06-27 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Job Title: Coder II - Pro-Fee Hospitalist - ED - Critical Care
Company: Acclara
Department: Coding
Leader: Supervisor, Coding Services
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Work Location: Remote within U.S.
Travel: No travel required
Compensation: $15.00 - $35.00
OVERVIEW
Under the directions of the Coding Services Supervisor, this position will be responsible for CPT and ICD-10 coding and ensuring accuracy and maximum reimbursement.
Responsibilities include:
- Researches and resolves coding related system edits, payer rejections and insurance denials and/or provides resources to substantiate coding related payor appeals
- Must maintain quality and production standards as set forth by the coding department
- Review and evaluate patient medical records to accurately assign diagnosis and procedure codes, and modifiers with a focus on specialty coding and/or professional/hospital/facility coding of higher complexity
- Enter coded charges into various host systems for claim billing purposes
- Identify system edits, payer rejection and insurance denial trends for client policy and process improvement initiatives
- Ability to complete coding assignments for multiple specialties
- Analyzes documentation to identify any documentation deficiencies which may impact coding and provides resources that support coding guidance.
- Contacts clients and/or submits compliant queries, as appropriate, when documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes
- Performs coding functions in the clinic and/or hospital setting
- Maintains knowledge of the current changes of coding practices by continuing education and reading resource material
- Monitors regulatory and payer changes as they apply to diagnostic and procedure coding
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understands fully the requirements to meet HIPPA regulations. Must treat all patient information and data with complete confidentiality and take all precautions to secure this information
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under general supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced department and handle multiple tasks, work with interruptions, and deal effectively with confidential information
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
- Cooperates fully in all risk management and compliance activities and investigations for QM purposes.
- Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
- High school diploma or equivalent
- For cardiology positions, CIRCC certification is a plus.
- Nationally recognized coding credential including, but not limited to CPC, COC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA or RHIT through AHIMA/AAPC.
- Understanding of ICD-10, CPT (including E/M leveling), HCPCS, modifiers, medical terminology, and anatomy & physiology
- 2 years of coding experience required in clinic and/or professional coding.
- Possess excellent telephone etiquette, presentation skills and problem resolution skills
Preferred qualifications:
- Pro-fee Hospitalist, ED and Critical Care Experience
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Listed below are the physical requirements required while performing the duties of this job.
- The employee must have the specific vision ability to complete close vision requirements due to computer work
- The employee is regularly required to: stand; sit; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard; and reach, stoop and/or kneel to install computer equipment
- The employee is required to be able to complete light to moderate lifting
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We welcome and respect the variety of experiences, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds that everyone brings to our workplace. Acclara makes every effort to promote a workplace where leaders model inclusive behaviors and individuals feel respected, valued, and empowered. Together, we promote and sustain an inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging.
-
Systems Analyst - Excel, Xml, Sql, Scripting
By CyberCoders At Salt Lake City, UT, United States 7 months ago
-
(Senior) Finance & Shared Services Manager
By Catholics For Choice At Washington, DC, United States 7 months ago
-
Paralegal - Probate Administration
By CyberCoders At Miami, FL, United States 7 months ago
-
Account Executive - Automotive Software
By ECW Search At United States 7 months ago
-
Construction Project Coordinator Jobs
By CyberCoders At River Falls, WI, United States 7 months ago