Coder II-Working Outside City, Revenue Integrity - Coding, Fully Remote

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Coder II to join their team. This role involves reviewing and coding diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM and CPT coding. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare coding and be adept at applying regulatory guidelines to ensure accurate reimbursement. This position offers a fully remote work opportunity, allowing you to contribute to the organization from the comfort of your home. If you are passionate about coding and have the necessary certifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coding experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certification in coding required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Review and code diagnostic and procedural information accurately.
• Ensure compliance with coding guidelines and policies.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

regulatory coding guidelines

disease processes knowledge

physician documentation interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Certification (CCA, CCS, CIC-ICD, COC, CPC, RHIA, RHIT)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Coder II reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement. Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines. Apply advanced knowledge of disease processes to assign codes for conditions and procedures not listed in the indexes of coding books. Follow appropriate guidelines and policies to code accurately from physician documentation within the medical record. Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing/ambiguous information for accurate coding. Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines. Applies knowledge of coding and DRG assignment for ethical and optimal reimbursement. Competent to accurately code and abstract all inpatient, 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and/or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner. Ensures the final diagnosis accurately reflects the care and treatment rendered. Follow the established policies and procedures for coding and of the department. Consistently meet coding standards per discipline. Works as team member to meet organizational financial goals.

This position offers a fully remote work opportunity. Employees in this role must reside in one of the following states to be considered for fully remote positions: Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Mississippi, North Carolina, or South Carolina.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years coding in healthcare setting
• One of: CCA or CCS or CIC-ICD or COC or CPC or RHIA or RHIT

Desired:

• Three years coding in an acute care setting
• Diploma
• Certified Coding Associate OR Certified Coding Specialist OR Certified Inpatient Coder ICD-10 OR Certified Outpatient Coding OR Certified Professional Coder OR Registered Health Information Administrator OR Registered Health Information Technician