Medical Coding Specialist II - Surgery Coding - Multi Specialty

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unknown is hiring for a medical coding role requiring robust certifications and experience across ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and E&M coding. The candidate will ensure compliance with NCCI, LCD/NCD directives, MUEs, and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines.

The position demands extensive certification prerequisites and progressive coding experience across multiple specialties, with a focus on HCC risk adjustment codes where applicable.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education required.
• In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification required.
• Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field preferred.
• 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) required.
• 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding preferred.
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required.
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required.
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred.
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred.

Aufgaben

• Utilize encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes including E&M codes.
• Apply knowledge of NCCI, LCD/NCD directives, MUEs, and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

Ausbildung

Active coding certification

Associate's Degree in healthcare related field

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P)

Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

RHIT preferred

RHIA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Utilize available encoder, grouper software, and other coding resources to determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and/or HCPCS including specialty specific codes and Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes.

Maintain an understanding and apply knowledge of National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI), Local Coverage Documents and National Coverage Documents (LCD/NCD) directives, Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs), and Medicare Teaching Physician Guidelines, applying knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutional guidelines to select appropriate codes and modifiers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and medical coding education Required
• In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification Required
• Associate's Degree in a healthcare related field Preferred
• 1 year of progressive coding experience (For HCC-specific roles, experience must be specific to HCC) Required
• 2 years progressive coding experience in multiple specialties, HCC Risk adjustment Coding Preferred
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Upon Hire Required
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred