Specialty Clinic Coding Spec (Remote)

iCode Academy; Chesterfield (MO); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Employer-matched retirement

Résumé du poste

Mercy is seeking a physician-based coder to review medical records and assign diagnoses, procedures, and charge codes for inpatient, outpatient, and professional services. This remote role requires extensive ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS experience and adherence to coding guidelines.

The candidate should hold related certifications and have strong medical terminology knowledge. Day-one benefits and professional growth opportunities are offered by Mercy.

Qualifications

• AS in Nursing or Health Information Management or related healthcare discipline or commensurate clinical experience.
• 6+ years of coding/charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS in acute care or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy & physiology, MS-DRG/APC/MPFS RVU methodologies.
• Familiarity with coding certifications (RN, RHIT, RHIA, CCS, CPC, CPC-H, CIRCC).

Responsabilités

• Review and analyze documentation to assign diagnoses, procedures, and charge codes.
• Collaborate with clinical teams for accurate coding across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Adhere to official coding guidelines and ethical standards.

Connaissances

ICD-10 CM/PCS

CPT/HCPCS coding

Medical terminology

RHIT/RHIA/CPC knowledge

Formation

AS in Nursing or Health Information Management

Outils

3M encoder

Epic

Description du poste

Telecommute
LocationChesterfield, Missouri, United States

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*This is a Remote Position*

Physician Based Coding for Clinic/Hospital Visits

Overview:

The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses, procedure(s), and charge codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Position would include clinical co-workers with combined facility and professional coding and charging responsibilities. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education:A.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline or commensurate clinical experience.procedure coding in the acute care inpatient/ outpatient hospital and/or professional services setting.

Experience:At least 6 years of coding and/or charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional service. Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physi­ology, MS-DRG, APC, or MPFS/RVU payment and facility charging methodologies.

Certifications:Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) orCertified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC).

Other:If charge/clinical experience is met, one of the coding certifications must be met or completed within 6 months of employment or transfer.
Other skills & knowledge:Significantly advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-10 CM/PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, facility department charging, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVUs, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Services coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills, flexibility, as well as the ability to multi-task.

Preferred Experience:8 or more years of recent clinical, coding/charging or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting and/or professional services.

Preferred Education:B.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline.

Preferred Other:Working knowledge of the 3M encoder and Epic preferred.

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

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