Senior Coding Specialist

• Schedule : Mon-Fri 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm
• Pay Rate : $44.67 - 46.21 / hr.
• Required : Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program. CCS Credential. Strong Inpatient coding experience required
• Location : Remote -TX, NC, TN, WI, IA and UT
• Duration : July 2024 - Oct. 2024 (Possibility to extend)

Position Summary :

• Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes for billing, reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
• Resolves billing errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects.
• Maintains a productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy or better.
• Verifies accuracy of ICD-10 codes and physician abstraction.
• Stays updated on coding guideline changes.
• Identifies chargeable items for facility level and assigns codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters.
• Adheres to ethical coding standards set by AHIMA and official coding guidelines.
• Performs assigned duties.
• Utilizes technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 procedures.
• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment, and procedures for multiple specialized departments.
• Determines principal diagnosis, co-morbidities, complications, secondary conditions, and surgical procedures.
• Assigns MS-DRG, POA indicators, Hospital Acquired conditions, and accurately abstracts discharge dispositions.
• Queries physicians when documentation is unclear or conflicting.

Required Skills & Experience :

Five years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.

Required Education :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certifications & Licensure :

• Completion of a certified coding program or graduate of a CAHIM accredited HIT program.
• CCS Credential.

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