Senior Medical Coder – ICD-10/MS-DRG Expert

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Coding Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and ambulatory records, determining MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments across multiple specialties. You will validate charges, communicate with clinicians, and resolve documentation issues to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

The role requires strong knowledge of coding guidelines, Dar by MS-DRG/APR-DRG and APC conventions, and collaboration with the CDI team and leadership.

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of coding experience, or an associate degree with 1 year, or coding certification with 1 year.
• Preferred: AHIMA or AAPC approved coding program.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG/APR-DRG and hospital billing principles.

Aufgaben

• Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and ambulatory records across multiple specialties.
• Determine MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignment and APCs.
• Validate charges against documentation and communicate with clinical staff and leadership.
• Identify documentation gaps and coordinate resolution with CDI specialists.
• Maintain knowledge of coding regulations and ensure compliance.

Kenntnisse

Medical coding

ICD-10-CM/PCS

CPT/HCPCS

MS-DRG/APR-DRG

APC coding

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree in HIM/related

AHIMA/AAPC coding certification

Tools

Coding software

Health information systems

Jobbeschreibung

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks a Coding Senior to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT codes for inpatient and ambulatory records, determining MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments across multiple specialties. You will validate charges, communicate with clinicians, and resolve documentation issues to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

The role requires strong knowledge of coding guidelines, Dar by MS-DRG/APR-DRG and APC conventions, and collaboration with the CDI team and leadership.