Professional Coder - Radiology - Remote Permanent Opportunity

Ochsner Health; Alabama; Remote; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Medical Coder to join their team in Alabama. The successful candidate will be responsible for coding and abstracting medical services, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and maintaining data integrity. This role requires effective communication skills and coding experience, with opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Required - 1 year of coding experience or AHIMA/AAPC certification.
• Preferred - coding certification (CPC).

Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes within established guidelines.
• Reviews medical documentation to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborates with team members to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Computer skills and dexterity for data entry

Proficient with Windows applications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of AHIMA/AAPC accredited coding program

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job reviews and accurately codes and abstracts basic services, such as outpatient diagnostic testing, Emergency Department, Lab, Radiology, Minor Primary Care services, and other less complex medical coding. Utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes and conforms to applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)/American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) accredited coding program with certification.

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of coding experience OR an AHIMA/AAPC certification

Preferred - coding certification (CPC)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Proficient with Windows applications, various software packages specific to role, and keyboard use.

Job Duties

• Assigns ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes within established guidelines, including professional coding for minor primary care, Urgent Care, Emergency Department episodes, reviewing evaluation and management codes, CPT procedure codes, facility charging for E&M levels, CPT procedures, and medication administration in the Emergency Department/Observation units; hospital coding for diagnosis and CPT procedures for services in the emergency department or diagnostic services.
• Reviews medical documentation to ensure data integrity and validates that documentation supports the assigned codes.
• Communicates with providers for clarification or additional documentation as needed.
• Collaborates with team members and other departments to meet departmental goals, such as DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.
• Resolves questions and errors by researching patient accounts.
• Maintains compliance with productivity and accuracy standards.
• Verifies discharge disposition based on documentation as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical functions include frequently exerting 10-20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds. These demands exceed sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Note: Applicants residing in certain states are not eligible for remote work positions.

For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 or [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.