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Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Consider joining our Physician Practice Coding team! We have an amazing team. Everyone helps each other as needed and does so with a positive attitude. The team includes 1 Manager and 8 Coders. We all code for multiple specialties so cross-training will take place. Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit healthcare systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve.
As a Fully Remote Multi-Specialty Surgical Coder, Physician Practice | Medical Coder will be supporting a Surgical Coding team. This requires Surgical Coding experience for Plastic Surgery, Burn/Wound care, and ideallyexperience with minor procedures and inpatient and outpatient E&M for Dermatology and Nephrology practices. We are looking for a Certified Coder (CPC orCCS or CPC or CCS-P or RHIT or RHIA in active status) with ideally at least 2 yrs of experience in multi-Specialty Surgical-physician coding. The production expectations depend on what type of service you are coding, but generally 9-16 E&M per hour and 4 surgeries per hour if they are complex. In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.
The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8 hour period between 7am - 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.
Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.
2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.
3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.
4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.
5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.
Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification may also include a general area of specialty.
Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.
Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Specialty Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans
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