Certified Coder

Hybrid Details: Dallas, TX - Hybrid

Duration: 3 months to start

Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for reviewing clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/CPT4 codes and modifiers for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately code conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-10-CM & CPT4 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Typically reports to Coding Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate Degree in medical area, preferred
  
  

Licenses/Certifications: One of the following licenses is required:

• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or
• Registered Heath Information Technician (RHIT), or
• Certified Medical Coder (CMC) or
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA)
  
  

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Two (2) years outpatient Neurosurgery (preferred), Required 2 Years outpatient E/M coding experience required, six (6) months of HCC experience preferred
• Ability to code Neurology for physicians
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• EPIC Experience Preferred
  
  

Principal Accountabilities

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.
• Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnoses, CPT 4 and modifiers.
• Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.
• Follow coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with providers, leadership and clinical staff; Query and provide guidance on documentation/coding
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.