Healthcare - Medical Coder II

Job Tittle: Healthcare - Medical Coder II

Location: Remote – Candidate must reside in AZ, FL, GA, ID, IA, KY, MI, MS, NE, NM, NY (outside Greater NYC), OH, SC, TX, UT, WA (outside Greater Seattle), or WI.

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: $19.66 - $21.66

Job Description:

·       Coding for multiple concepts to determine principal diagnosis as well as working with repricing the claims

·       Directly responsible and accountable for performing chart reviews, physician education, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of coding rules and regulations.

·       Provide overall coding expertise as well as administrative and technical oversight to ensure successful integration of Client initiatives.

Must Have Skills:

·       Proficient with Microsoft Excel

·       Experience with facility inpatient coding.

·       Performs on-going chart reviews and abstracts diagnosis codes.

·       Develop an understanding of current billing practices in provider offices to ensure that diagnosis and CPT codes are submitted accordingly.

·       Coordinate with Clinical Informatics on system errors and suggest improvements to ensure effective and efficient processes are followed.

·       Documents results/findings from chart reviews and provides feedback to management, providers, and office staff • Creates necessary tools (educational materials, newsletters, etc.) for providers to assist them in current and accurate coding practices.

·       Provides training and education to network of providers on how to improve their risk adjustment knowledge as well as provide coding updates related to Risk Adjustment.

·       Monitors progress of providers to ensure Guidelines set forth by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) are being followed.

·       Builds positive relationships between providers and Client by providing coding assistance when necessary.

·       Responsible for administrative duties such as planning, scheduling of chart reviews, obtaining of medical records, and provider training and education.

·       Collaborates with cross-functional team to support a variety of projects such as implementation of risk adjustment applications, development of reports, etc.

·       Assists in coordinating management activities with other departments in Client including Finance, Revenue analytics, Claims and Encounters, and Medical Directors.

·       Assists in coordinating CMS Data Validation activities, including record selection, tracking and submission, in conjunction with the Coding Manager of the RAMP Department.

·       Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops reviewing professional publications establishing personal networks participating in professional societies.

·       Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Required Years of Experience:

·       More than 2 years experience in a healthcare setting.

·       More than 2 years experience in coding and medical record chart review.

·       Experience with facility inpatient coding.

Required Licensure / Education:

·       Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       Active and unrestricted Coding Certification (CIC or CCS)

Employee Benefits:

At LanceSoft, full time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours a week or more are entitled to the following benefits:

Four options of medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k Contributions

Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Other Employee Perks

About LanceSoft

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

 EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Employee Referral Program:

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