Coder - Medical Coding(work from home Pennsylvania resident)

Coder - Medical Coding (work from home Pennsylvania resident)

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Job Summary

Health information coding transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric designations. Coders translate diagnostic and procedural phrases used by healthcare providers into coded form, enabling claims to be submitted to payers for reimbursement. Accurate documentation and coding are essential to achieve quality patient care and revenue cycle integrity.

Job Duties

• Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Examine laboratory findings, radiology reports, discharge summaries, history and physical, consultations, orders, progress notes, and ancillary services records.
• Translate diagnostic and procedural phrases into appropriate code using encoder software.
• Determine diagnosis and procedure codes, sequence them to maximize reimbursement, and assign the appropriate DRG.
• Apply hospital and professional coding guidelines, Coding Clinic directives, federal regulations, CCI coding initiatives, and CPT Assistant or other standard coding guidelines.
• Clarify documentation by querying physicians as needed to facilitate complete and accurate coding.
• Assist the Coding Quality and Professional Manager with training new coding staff and reviewing coding guidelines annually.
• Communicate new diagnoses, procedures, and technologies documented within patient records to ensure appropriate coding.
• Update historical file data and submit claim action reports per the PHC4 quarterly report.
• Collaborate with revenue cycle and external departments to coordinate activities and meet revenue cycle needs.

Qualifications

Benefits

Geisinger offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time employees, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage, available from day one. Employees enjoy a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

We are an affirm­ative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or status as a protected veteran, Veteran, or status as a protected veteran, or status as a protected veteran, or status is a protected veteran.

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