Job Description

The Health Information Coder provides exceptional customer care to the SMRMC consumer, visitor and staff. The HIM Coder checks the coding ques daily, working the highest dollar and the oldest accounts first using complete electronic health encounter to select the most accurate and applicable codes to encounter. The HIM Coder with communicate with the Coding Supervisor and Billing Staff daily via Microsoft Teams or Paragon Tickler system so claims are resolved as quickly and as clean as possible. Participates in bi-weekly meetings, monthly quarterly and yearly coding education through various educational sources. Maintains coding certification and continuing education units. Must be willing to perform any task assigned by supervisor or Department Head to help complete task. Additional Responsibilities: Review and code patient encounters of all specialty types for Professional Fee Coding for outpatient clinic visits Ensure that all primary and secondary codes are accurately sequenced to focus on the patient’s reason for the visit Report missing or incomplete documentation to the analysis area or submit queries to providers if necessary Meet daily coding productivity and quality standards set forth by the department Review charge code entries by providers for accuracy and makes corrections as needed Serve as a resource regarding insurance denials and assists coding questions from the Revenue Cycle Back Office Adhere to and follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. General Functions: Complete required continuing education to maintain coding credentials and license Support and assist the Coding Manager of HIM and Revenue Cycle leadership on special projects as requested. Working directly with other departments and attending internal/external meetings and training.

Job Info

Job Identification: 219

Job Category: Clerical/Other

Posting Date: 2024-02-16T21:14:31 00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: P. O. BOX 2376 Mccomb MS 39649

Regular or Temporary: NA