Cancer Services Medical Coder - ICD-10/CPT Expert

Ochsner Rush Health; Harahan (LA); Remoto; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DaMar Staffing seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review and accurately code professional services and hospital outpatient surgeries. The role ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party guidelines to maximize reimbursement and data integrity.

Requirements include 1 year of coding experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification is preferred. Strong analytical skills, data entry proficiency, and clear communication are essential.

Competenze

• Must have 1 year of coding experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• AHIMA/AAPC certification preferred.

Mansioni

• Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Types of coding may include but not limited to; Professional surgical coding, including coding and reviewing of CPT procedure codes; Hospital coding in the outpatient departments and Observation units, including diagnosis and CPT procedure coding of procedures.
• Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
• Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
• Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicates with providers for clarification or requests additional documentation as needed.
• Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.
• Verifies correct discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation.
• Other related duties as required.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

Effective communication

Windows applications

ICD-9-CM knowledge

ICD-10 knowledge

CPT knowledge

HCPCS knowledge

Analytical

Quality management

Problem solving

Decision making

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

DaMar Staffing seeks a skilled Medical Coder to review and accurately code professional services and hospital outpatient surgeries. The role ensures compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party guidelines to maximize reimbursement and data integrity.

Requirements include 1 year of coding experience; AHIMA or AAPC certification is preferred. Strong analytical skills, data entry proficiency, and clear communication are essential.