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Outpatient Facility Coder Location:
Remote (US Wide)
Experience Required:
SUMMARY Analyzes medical records and abstracts clinical data by assigning codes from patient records in accordance to coding classification systems. Reviews patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnosis and procedures. Enters appropriate codes into the hospital's mainframe computer for the transfer of data to billing files for reimbursement. Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes. Serves as a resource for other departments users related to the abstracted coded data.
Key Functions:
1. Analyzes medical records and abstract clinical data by assigning codes (ICD10, CPT, HCPCS) from patient records in accordance with coding classification systems.
2. Reviews patient encounters for accurate code assignment of all relevant diagnoses and procedures. Exports appropriate codes from CodeRyte and/or Epic charge systems.
3. Assign appropriate modifiers, and apply guidelines as indicated through the Limited Coverage Diagnosis (LCD), as well as the National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI).
4. Meet or exceed department production and accuracy standards.
5. Maintains coding knowledge and skills through attending continuing education activities and reviewing pertinent literature, attending institutional coding meetings, AAPC/AHIMA seminars, and other educational forums.
6. Queries physicians and/or departments when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes.
7. Resolves coding edits in Epic by performing second review of medical record documentation and code assignments. 8. Must be flexible and adapt to changing work assignments.
9. Must exercise good judgment in making decisions in regard to coding and/or auditing outcomes.
10. Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of institutional coding policies and procedures; maintains knowledge of ICD-10-CM, HCPCS and CPT-4 coding guidelines according to CMS, AMA, AHA and other official sources.
11. Other duties as assigned Prior Hospital Oncology Coding experience
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Nearest Major Market: Plano
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Full Time
IT Outsourcing & Consulting
$53k-69k (estimate)
05/10/2024
07/08/2024
PAISLEY, SCOTLAND
>50,000
2018
$50M - $200M
IT Outsourcing & Consulting