HIM Cert Coder Pro Fee - 5k Sign on Bonus
Overview
The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes and appropriate coding software such as computer assisted coding and encoders as a means to ensure compliant billing of Carle claims. HIM Certified Coder is responsible for understanding and applying all regulatory coding guidelines, such as National and Local Coverage Determinations and application of CPT modifiers. HIM Certified Coder is also responsible for understanding and applying coding knowledge to resolve billing edits related to coding. HIM coder uses Carle electronic medical record systems to review clinical encounters.Responsibilities
Responsible for accurately coding all records according to the appropriate coding classification (ICD-10 and/or CPT and/or HCPCs and modifiers) system. The assignment of codes will accurately reflect the diagnoses and procedures pertinent to the patient.Provides interdepartmental coding assistance, as needed, to determine accurate coding assignment.Develops methodology to provide a coding process that is compliant with regulatory agencies including the utilization of reputed company materials such as, but not limited to, Center for Medicare Services (CMS) publications, Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, etc.Facilitates optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards for reputed company through varied venues and tasks (auditing/monitoring, training, facilitation of charges through the claim scrubber system, assisting with various patient or payor related charge/account inquiries, research on various coding/billing related topics as requested by various sources internal and external to reputed company, etc.).Serves as an expert resource regarding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, all other necessary coding systems, and regulatory guidelines for all internal and external parties.Serve as liaison for coding and billing staff to ensure accurate charge capture.Reports any documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings.Responsible for maintaining coding certification, knowledge and skills to successfuly perform job dutiesPerforms provider and peer coding audits as requested Assist with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing. Facilitates external audit activities and reporting of such activities to the appropriate administrative personnel.Qualifications
Certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (reputed company); Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - reputed company); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - reputed company); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - reputed company); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - reputed company); Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (reputed company); Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (reputed company),
Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D
Work Experience: Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPC coding rules and guidelines for code application, ability to work with others collaboratively and communicate efficiently, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of medical science, anatomy and physiology required. Ability to perform computer data entry. Experience with encoders or other coding software packages preferred.
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