Outpatient Coder IV Auditor

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR seeks an experienced Hospital Coder to code accounts using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT, with emphasis on emergency department coding, injections and infusions.

The role requires 5+ years in coding/auditing, CPC/CCS/RHIT/RHIA certification, and proficiency with 3M and EPIC. You will audit results, support revenue cycle goals, and help set priorities through accurate, data-driven coding.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of progressive hospital coding and auditing experience.
• CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA certification required.
• Experience with ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding.
• Familiarity with ED coding, injections and infusions.

Aufgaben

• Code hospital accounts with ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT.
• Audit coding results and report findings.
• Assist in developing revenue cycle and strategic plans.
• Set priorities and take initiative; perform basic math and statistics.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

ICD coding

CPT coding

Auditing

Revenue cycle

Ausbildung

CPC

CCS

RHIT

RHIA

Tools

EPIC

3M coding

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Hospital Coding Service

Shift: Day

Working Hours: Monday -Friday daytime hours

Summary:

Ability to code hospital accounts with extensive knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding. Also, must have knowledge of professional and facility charging for Emergency coding as well as injection and infusions. Audit and report results as needed; assists with developing strategic plan in line with health system goals as well as revenue cycle goals; capitalize on opportunities and manage associated coding and coding outcome risks. Assists with helping to set priorities as appropriate; takes initiatives based on knowledge, priorities and goals. Ability to perform basic math and statistical calculations.

Other information:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive coding and auditing experience in Coding and/or HIM preferred. CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required. Knowledge of documentation regulations and/or requirements as they relate to ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT Coding Regulatory Requirements. Must have experience coding /auditing ED's with professional and facility charging as well as injections and infusions. Detailed knowledge of revenue cycle functions and relational metrics. Previous experience with 3M, and EPIC is strongly desired. MS DRG's and APR DRG's experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the coding staff, as well as other ancillary departments.

This job will be authorized 80.00 hours bi-weekly.