Sr. Coder- Dickory- Remote

About the role

We are seeking a Hospital Coder to join our team. This role reviews and accurately codes and abstracts hospital services, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services or complex professional medical services. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of coding experience and certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Responsibilities

• Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes as applicable and within the established coding guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
• Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
• Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Collaborate with assigned areas to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement.
• Communicate with providers if applicable for clarification or request additional documentation as needed.
• Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials and Claim Edits.
• Verifies correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education Required – High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred – Completion of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)/American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding program with certification
Work Experience Required – 3 years of coding experience
Certifications
Hospital Coder Required – Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), OR a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Professional Coder Required – Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Qualifications

Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and coding principals.
Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills.

Skills

Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes.

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