Multispecialty Coder

Various coding specialties accepted!!

Position Summary

Selected by Coding Leadership to focus coding skills and expertise on designated Inpatient or Outpatient high dollar or specialty account types. Specialty Coder is responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT coding for the Inpatient and/or Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better.

The Specialty Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines.

The Coder works collaboratively with various departments, including but not limited to the HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists, to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support accurate billing and reduce denials. The Coder will also assist in other areas of the department as requested by leadership.

The Coder reports directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding-critical documentation to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.
• Abstract required information from source documentation to be entered into the appropriate electronic medical record system.
• Validate admit orders and discharge dispositions.
• Work from assigned coding queues, completing and reassigning accounts correctly.
• Manage accounts on ABS Hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made in a timely manner.
• Meet or exceed an accuracy rate of 95%.
• Meet or exceed designated productivity standards per chart type.
• Abide by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Assist in implementing solutions to reduce backend errors.
• Identify and appropriately report all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).
• Expertly query providers for missing or unclear documentation by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
• Participate in both internal and external audit discussions.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with little supervision.

Education / Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
• Completion of an Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management program, or an AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Work Details

• Schedule: 5 Days – 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time

Pay: Up to $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What coding specialties do you have experience in? How many years of experience in each specialty?

Work Location: Remote