Coder – Primary Care
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Remote medical coder assigning ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for Ochsner Health’s primary care, emergency, lab, and radiology services. Validating documentation and supporting compliant reimbursement.
Responsibilities:
- Review and accurately code and abstract basic services, including outpatient diagnostic testing, Emergency Department, Lab, Radiology, Minor Primary Care services, and other less complex medical coding
- Assign ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes according to established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations
- Perform professional coding for minor primary care, Urgent Care, and/or Emergency Department episodes
- Review evaluation and management codes and CPT procedure codes
- Perform facility charging for E&M levels, CPT procedures, and/or medication administration in Emergency Department/Observation units
- Perform hospital coding for diagnoses and/or CPT procedure coding for emergency department, lab, radiology, and other diagnostic services
- Review medical documentation and validate that it supports assigned codes
- Communicate with providers to clarify documentation or request additional documentation
- Collaborate with team members and departments to meet monthly departmental goals, including DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits
- Research patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors
- Meet department productivity and accuracy standards
- Verify correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation
- Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
- Report known or suspected unethical conduct and compliance concerns as required
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of coding experience OR an AHIMA/AAPC certification
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard
- Ability to comply with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payer, federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
Benefits:
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Accessible application support and accommodation assistance
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