Job Description
Position Summary: Responsible for reviewing outpatient medical records for proper coding assignment.
Position Specifications: - Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
- Hybrid/Remote Position
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned: - Accurately assigns codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on documentation in the medical record.
- Accurately verifies, modifies, and abstracts patient data to meet the requirements of data integrity and organization specific protocols and requirements.
- Understands the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and takes the initiative to understand coding and classification system changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
- Utilizes the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes.
- Works closely with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provides education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required: - High school diploma
- One year outpatient coding experience
- Current AHiMA registration or certification
Preferred: - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Position/Subsidiary Specific: - Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 24008272
- Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: No
Job Tags
Full time, Remote job, Weekend work,