Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Gainesville, Georgia
Salt Lake City, Utah, Utah
Gainesville, Georgia
Posted: 15-Nov-24
Location: Orlando, Florida
Categories:
Internal Number: 24039445
Rapid In &Out Coding Specialist
Work Hours/Shift:
- Full Time: Mon - Fri - Remote
- Reviews, analyzes, and interprets clinical documentation, seeking clarification from the physician when discrepancies exist. Effectively communicates with physicians and allied health personnel the need for comprehensive, accurate timely clinical documentation.
- Applies ICD-9 codes, ICD-10 codes, APC codes, modifiers, physician codes, and revenue codes to outpatient encounters
- Utilizes thorough understanding of the Official Coding Guidelines, Coding Clinic guidance, CPT Assistant, National Correct Coding Initiative edits, National Coverage Policies and Local Coverage Policies
- Ensures all tests performed meet medical necessity according to local and national policies
- Uses critical thinking and sound judgment in decision making; keeping reimbursement considerations in balance with regulatory compliance
What Will You Need:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Experienced level with at least 3-5 years of CPT coding experience
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Five years surgical coding experience in an acute care hospital. At least one-two years of coding education including formal education in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
- Comprehensive experience with cases that require a more complex level of coding
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
- RHIA, RHIT, CPC or CCS certification or credentials
The Rapid In & Out Coder is responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting clinical documentation contained in the medical record applying appropriate ICD9, ICD-10 and CPT codes conventions and requirements of Medicare Prospective Payment System. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
