Single Path Coder Specialist - Pulmonology - Remote Permanent Opportunity

Ochsner Health; Alabama; Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization in Alabama as a coding specialist. You will review and code professional services and procedures, ensuring compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. The role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication to collaborate with healthcare providers. If you have a high school diploma and coding experience, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• 1 year of coding experience required.
• Preferred certification by AHIMA or AAPC.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes.
• Ensure data integrity of coded patient records.
• Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goals.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Decision Making

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited coding program

Tools

ICD-10-CM

CPT

HCPCS

Windows-style applications

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 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 is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding either most professional services, including evaluation and management, and procedures or hospital outpatient surgeries/procedures and observation patients. It remains in conformance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Ochsner's discretion.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

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

Work Experience

Required - 1 year of coding experience

Certifications

Preferred - Recognized Certification by the AHIMA or AAPC

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• 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 be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role, and keyboard.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and coding principles.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical, and quality management skills.

Job Duties

• Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations. Types of coding may include, but are not limited to; professional surgical coding, including coding and reviewing of CPT procedure codes; hospital coding in outpatient departments and observation units, including diagnosis and CPT procedure coding of procedures.
• Ensure the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
• Research patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors, acting as a resource.
• Consistently comply with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
• Communicate with providers for clarification or to request additional documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals, which may include DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.
• Verify correct discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation.
• 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 required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Remain knowledgeable on current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, or regulatory agency requirements applicable to the assigned area, and ensure compliance with all such laws, regulations, and standards.

Comply with the Ochsner Health System Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work when it requires significant walking or standing, or when it entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls, or when working at a production rate pace involving constant pushing and/or pulling of materials.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue, and incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.