Coding Specialist, EM
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Coding Specialist responsible for evaluating medical coding practices and compliance within USACS. Collaborating with the Coding and Clinician Education teams to ensure accurate code assignment and documentation compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Examines medical records to determine the proper ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure codes) to be assigned
- Utilizes coding tools & resources to verify the correctness of CPT and ICD codes assigned.
- Abstracts data including providers, injury info, quality measures, and others as needed.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in coding principles and government regulations through reading materials and/or attendance at educational meetings or seminars.
- Maintains appropriate certification.
- Communicates with coworkers and physicians to resolve and clarify questions and documentation discrepancies.
- Communicates risk management concerns to appropriate parties.
- Completes priority accounts (Holds) daily.
- Refers complex issues to designated work queues.
- Participates in coder specific training and education based on audit metrics and trends.
- Review and analyze content of medical record to accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes; CPT procedure codes and modifiers according to national coding guidelines, USACS policies and SOPs.
- Answer coding and abstracting questions from coding leadership, compliance, clinicians, etc.
- Maintain coding accuracy rate of ≥ 95%.
- Maintain coding productivity (Milestone based standards) rate of ≥ 95%.
- Maintain minimum of 15 CEUs per quarter either through Nthrive and/or other company sponsored webinars and programs.
- Accurately identify and enter core abstracting elements such as physician and APP attributions.
- Identify documentation trends and topics for education/feedback to physicians and APPs.
- Keep current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities.
- Thorough understanding of updates from intermediaries, carriers, government agencies, third party payers to ensure proper documentation, coding and compliance.
- Thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, payor specific guidelines.
- Assists with special projects as needed and performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One or more of the following credentials REQUIRED within 12 months of employment - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P)
- Knowledge of and experience using ICD and CPT coding
- Knowledge of payor guidelines
- Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on basic word processing and data entry
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to identify research and solve problems and discrepancies
- Ability to communicate with employees, management and physicians in a courteous and professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to process assigned duties in an organized manner
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) employee and employer contributions
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid parental leave & family support benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Employee assistance programs & wellness resources
- Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs
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