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Outpatient Coder – Claim Edits and Denials

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingPart TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2017H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

5 days ago

Salary

$20 - $35 / hour

Professional Certificate2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Review medical records and assign accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures. • Assign and sequence codes accurately based on medical record documentation. • Assign the appropriate discharge disposition. • Abstract and enter the coded data for hospital statistical and reporting requirements. • Communicate documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution. • Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate and a 95% accuracy rate for APC assignment and meet site-designated productivity standards. • Be responsible for tracking continuing education credits to maintain professional credentials. • Attend Datavant Health sponsored education meetings/in-services. • Demonstrate initiative and judgment in the performance of job responsibilities. • Communicate with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical and reimbursement issues. • Function in a professional, efficient, and positive manner. • Adhere to the American Health Information Management Association’s code of ethics. • Be customer-service focused and exhibit professionalism, flexibility, dependability, and a desire to learn. • Handle a high complexity of work function and decision-making. • Possess strong organizational and teamwork skills. • Comply with all HIM Division Policies.

Job Requirements

  • AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC).
  • 2+ years of coding experience in a hospital and/or coding consulting role.
  • Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Same Day Surgery, Observation, Injections/Infusions)
  • Proficiency with most or all of these coding specialties (Ancillary, Emergency Department, Injections/Infusions, E/M leveling)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, adeptness in remote work, and exceptional time management skills.
  • Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software.
  • Required to take and pass annual Introductory HIPAA examination and other assigned testing to be given annually
  • Experience in computerized encoding and abstracting software

Benefits

  • Benefits for Full-Time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Savings Plan w/match, 2 weeks of paid time off, and Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays
  • Benefits for PRN employees: 401k savings plan w/match
  • Free CEUs every year
  • Stipend provided to assist with education and professional dues (AHIMA/AAPC)
  • Equipment: monitor, laptop, mouse, headset, and keyboard
  • Comprehensive training led by a credentialed professional coding manager
  • Exceptional service-style management and mentorship (we’re in this together!)

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