Senior Coder - PB Professional Coding - Cardiology Specialty

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work hours

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

LCMC Health is looking for a Coding Senior in New Orleans. The successful candidate will navigate patient health records to assign diagnosis and procedure codes accurately and communicate effectively with clinical staff regarding documentation needs.

This role requires completion of an approved coding program and a minimum of two years of coding experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings. LCMC Health values integrity and inclusivity in providing healthcare across Louisiana and invites you to join this mission.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of outpatient and inpatient coding experience.
• Must obtain medical coding certification within 12 months if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Navigate patient health records to determine diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Communicate with clinical staff on documentation issues.
• Track and resolve documentation and coding issues.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

ICD-10-CM/PCS coding

Software proficiency

Education

Completion of AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program

Associate degree in health information management

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Why a Great Place To Work

Essential Function

• Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers.
• Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding.
• Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems.
• Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
• Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department.
• Adheres to LCMC confidentiality requirements as they relate to release of any individual or aggregate patient information.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Code Summary

The Coding Senior may apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes and determine MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment for inpatient records across multiple specialties, or apply the appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedure codes for ambulatory records across multiple specialties. The Coding Senior may be assigned any of the coding functions of a Coding Specialist I.

• Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers.
• Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding.
• Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems.
• Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
• Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department.
• Adheres to LCMC confidentiality requirements as they relate to release of any individual or aggregate patient information.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Maintains working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Job Qualifications

Education:

Minimum Required:

• Completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved coding program or
• an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program or
• Associate degree in health information management or related field or
• an equivalent combination of years of education and experience required

Experience:

Minimum Required:

Minimum two (2) years of current complex outpatient and inpatient coding required

License/Certification:

Minimum Required:

• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from American Health Information Management Associations (AHIMA) or
• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) combination from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Internal staff who are not certified must obtain medical coding certification within twelve months through an approved LCMC coding program

Preferred:

• RHIA/ RHIT, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification

Special Skills/Training:

Minimum Required:

• Comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding, and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions
• Must possess knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices
• Experience utilizing encoding/grouping software
• Ability to use standard desktop and windows-based computer systems, including basic understanding of email, internet, and computer navigation
• High ethical standards
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and APC coding principles and guidelines
• Experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and reimbursement training
• Knowledge of Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and provider-based clinic encounters
• Knowledge of hospital and professional coding including provider-based billing
• Knowledge of documentation regulations of Joint Commission and CMS
• Experience with concurrent coding reviews
• Knowledge of privacy and security regulations, confidentiality, laws, access, and release of information practices
• Experience in assisting and identifying learning needs as well as providing training to coding staff
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to organize and set priorities to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner
• Ability to adapt to change and handle challenges proactively
• Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians and managerial staff at all levels

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

Your extras:

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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