Coding Specialist I

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach is seeking a Coding Specialist I to perform ED and Ancillary coding using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4, ensuring accuracy and adherence to coding guidelines. The role includes verifying all charges meet OCE and NCCI edits and querying physicians when documentation is needed.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of ED/Ancillary coding experience in an acute care setting and holds RHIT, CCS, CCSP or CPC certification or equivalent.

Qualifications

• 2-year coding program covering anatomy, physiology, CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM.
• 1 year ED/Ancillary coding in an acute care setting.
• CCS, RHIT, CCSP or CPC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Code ED and Ancillary accounts using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Verify and ensure charges meet OCE and NCCI edits.
• Query attending physicians for documentation and clarification.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT-4 coding

HIPAA knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Multitask under pressure

Education

2-year college coding program (anatomy, physiology, CPT-4, ICD-10-CM)

Tools

Encoders

CAC

EHRs

General computer skills

Job description

Day (United States of America) Coding Specialist I

The Coding Specialist I is responsible for the coding of ED, Recurring and Ancillary accounts using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT-4 code sets. This position is also responsible for verifying all ED and ancillary department charges, ensuring they meet all OCE and NCCI edits. The coder will verify and ensure the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of diagnosis codes based on services rendered and assign appropriate modifiers.

• Minimum 2 year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, CPT-4 and ICD-10-CM and PCS
• Minimum 1 year ED/Ancillary coding or charging in an acute care setting.
• RHIT, CCS, CCSP, CPC or equivalent certifications required
• Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments required
• The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks, must be a self starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations
• Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality, knowledge of HIPAA laws
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS trained with an accuracy rating of 95%. Experience with Encoders, CAC, EHRs and general computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, superior data entry skills and team oriented work ethics
• Review medical record information and documentation for appropriate code assignment including principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
• Query attending physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification
• Validate medical necessity for all Medicare patients and verify all ancillary and department charges, ensuring they meet OCE and NCCI edits
• Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives
• Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines

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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.