Outpatient Multi-Service Facility Coder

CorroHealth Inc; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CorroHealth is seeking a dedicated Coding Specialist to perform CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding across facility types including Urgent Care and Emergency Department, with the option to work from home.

You will apply coding guidelines, document thoroughly, and strive for high accuracy with a 95% quality target while using Meditech or 3M Encoder; proficiency in Excel/Outlook is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through AAPC CPC/COC or AHIMA CCS/CCS-P.
• Minimum 6 months on-the-job coding experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Must have reliable internet and a phone.

Responsibilities

• Code CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM across multiple facility types including Urgent Care and ED.
• Apply diagnosis and procedure codes with highest specificity.
• Interpret coding guidelines and ensure accurate documentation for reimbursement.
• Maintain coding accuracy with target quality scores and productivity.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Education

AAPC/AHIMA certification

Tools

Meditech

3M Encoder

Job description

About Us:

Our purpose is to help clients exceed their financial health goals. Across the reimbursement cycle, our scalable solutions and clinical expertise help solve programmatic needs. Enabling our teams with leading technology allows analytics to guide our solutions and keeps us accountable achieving goals. We build long-term careers by investing in YOU. We seek to create an environment that cultivates your professional development and personal growth, as we believe your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding a minimum of 1-4 specialties. Will be Coding Facility. Facility Chart types could include, Urgent Care, ED, or a variety of other specialties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Note: The essential duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general duties and responsibilities of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. This position may perform all or most of the primary duties listed below. Specific tasks, responsibilities or competencies may be documented in the Team Member’s performance objectives as outlined by the Team Member’s immediate Leadership Team Member. Team Member must be able to work from home and be independent in their coding skills.

Experience with SDS, OBS, ED injections and infusions, podiatry. Desired EMR experience: Meditech, 3M Encoder. Provide various components of coding services to support our clients. Calculate Facility E/M levels by using an algorithm created by our company and INI. Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity.

Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue when appropriate. Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity available. Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS. Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment. Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and the subsequent reimbursement impact.

Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and support the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program. Comply with all internal policies and procedures. Actively participate in Company provided training and education. All Coders must maintain at least one credential through either AAPC or AHIMA. Ensure individual compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations and commit to the protection of all Company confidential information, including but not limited to, Personal Health Information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P). Must have at least a minimum of 6 months of on the job experience.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Must have working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc.
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection and current coding materials such as CPT and ICD-10-CM coding references.
• Will be required to maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
• Will be required to maintain a quality score of 95% or higher.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook.
• Examples include: Excel you should be able to open and add to a spreadsheet, perform basic formulas like adding or multiplying. Outlooks you should be able to manage emails and schedule and attend meetings.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and written.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as described. Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity is required to operate office equipment. The ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day and function in an environment with constant interruptions is required. At times, Team Member is subject to sitting for prolonged periods. Infrequently, Team Member must be able to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs. Team Member may experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity and with work entailing multiple deadlines.

A job description is only intended as a guideline and is only part of the Team Member’s function. The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that the essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

CorroHealth sits at the center of the revenue cycle revolution. Fundamental operations of the revenue cycle are supported through our expert teams while we recast the role of clinicians through automation. This shift to a true clinical revenue cycle helps us achieve our core purpose – exceed client financial health goals. For each patient population, CorroHealth automates key clinical aspects of the cycle. Our platforms focus on capture and application of clinical documentation while easing the burden on physicians. Scalability is prioritized in the support of client program operations. As with most revenue cycle partners, our skilled and enthusiastic team is available to outsource any portion of the cycle. However, we can also complement client programs with additional expert support or upskill existing client teams to meet program demands. Whether our team is deployed directly, or automation is incorporated for a more programmatic solution, CorroHealth delivers.

CorroHealth has acquired Xtend Healthcare! For more information, please visit https://corrohealth.com.

Applicants will only receive job-related emails from the domain @corrohealth.com. Additionally, it is important to emphasize that CorroHealth will never ask for money in return for a job offer.