Clinical Coder: Expert Medical Coding & Compliance

ARH Careers; Hazard (KY); In loco; USD 30.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ARH Careers is seeking a Clinical Coder to review medical records and assign codes for reimbursement and statistics. The role requires working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS in inpatient, outpatient, or physician settings, and adherence to coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, supporting denials prevention with the Business Office, and participating in audits and physician education as needed.

Competenze

• Two years of coding experience minimum.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with RHIA/RHIT eligibility per AHIMA for inpatient or hospital outpatient coding.

Mansioni

• Maintains knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and HCPCS coding for inpatient, outpatient, and physician services.
• Follows Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinics, and CPT Assistant.
• Understands government prospective payment systems for reimbursement.
• Assigns codes from medical records and clarifies documentation with physicians when unclear.
• Keeps current with coding compliance and reimbursement rules.
• Works with Business Office to reconcile denied claims due to coding issues.
• Maintains familiarity with HBOC and 3M coding systems.
• May perform coding audits and provide physician education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

HCPCS coding

EM coding (E/M)

Coding guidelines

Audit basics

Physician communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Associate degree with AHIMA RHIA/RHIT eligibility

Strumenti

HBOC

3M coding system

AHIMA/Coding Clinics references

Descrizione del lavoro

ARH Careers is seeking a Clinical Coder to review medical records and assign codes for reimbursement and statistics. The role requires working knowledge of ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS in inpatient, outpatient, or physician settings, and adherence to coding guidelines.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, supporting denials prevention with the Business Office, and participating in audits and physician education as needed.