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Form of work Evolve Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Outpatient Coding Specialist for our Healthcare System Client located in Reno, NV!
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to correctly assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic/procedure CPT codes on clinical encounters in accordance with regulatory and CMS Official Guidelines for coding and reporting to ensure accurate reimbursement.
Nature and Scope
Incumbent provides intermediate Clinical outpatient support to complete all applicable coding assignments that can include Laboratory, Radiology, Emergency Department, Same Day Surgery, and Observation encounters. For compliance, this position must adhere to CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Intermediate outpatient coding staff must also have experience in one or more of these specialty outpatient areas including but not limited to; Recurring Wound Care, Injection Infusion Charging, Home Health, Hospice, Specialty Hospital Outpatient Departments and Pain Management.
Job responsibilities include the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes by proficiently translating diagnostic statements, physician orders, and other pertinent documentation; leading to coding accuracy and abstracting of pertinent data elements from documentation provided to report and code for reimbursement.
This position may also be responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on documentation and coding guidelines. When documentation or a valid order is incomplete, vague, ambiguous, or missing it is the responsibility of incumbent to work in conjunction with HIM staff to utilize the appropriate physician clarification process to obtain additional information that provides a codeable sign, symptom, or diagnosis and/or physician order.
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Associates Degree in Health Information Management preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years or greater previous outpatient coding experience is required. Experience in acute care facility and/or Trauma Level II coding preferred.
Certification
CCS or CPC/COC or RHIT or RHIA required.
Please contact Evolve Healthcare Recruiter Natasha Adamov for details: nadamov@evolvehcr.com
Position Purpose
The purpose of this position is to correctly assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic/procedure CPT codes on clinical encounters in accordance with regulatory and CMS Official Guidelines for coding and reporting to ensure accurate reimbursement.
Nature and Scope
Incumbent provides intermediate Clinical outpatient support to complete all applicable coding assignments that can include Laboratory, Radiology, Emergency Department, Same Day Surgery, and Observation encounters. For compliance, this position must adhere to CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Intermediate outpatient coding staff must also have experience in one or more of these specialty outpatient areas including but not limited to; Recurring Wound Care, Injection Infusion Charging, Home Health, Hospice, Specialty Hospital Outpatient Departments and Pain Management.
Job responsibilities include the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes by proficiently translating diagnostic statements, physician orders, and other pertinent documentation; leading to coding accuracy and abstracting of pertinent data elements from documentation provided to report and code for reimbursement.
This position may also be responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on documentation and coding guidelines. When documentation or a valid order is incomplete, vague, ambiguous, or missing it is the responsibility of incumbent to work in conjunction with HIM staff to utilize the appropriate physician clarification process to obtain additional information that provides a codeable sign, symptom, or diagnosis and/or physician order.
Education:
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Associates Degree in Health Information Management preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years or greater previous outpatient coding experience is required. Experience in acute care facility and/or Trauma Level II coding preferred.
Certification
CCS or CPC/COC or RHIT or RHIA required.
Please contact Evolve Healthcare Recruiter Natasha Adamov for details: nadamov@evolvehcr.com
