Same Day Surgery Facility Complex Coder Remote

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Coding-Acute Care Hospital

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Primary Location Salary Range:

$23.84 - $35.77 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

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.

Banner's Acute Care / Facility /HIMS (Same Day Surgeries) Coding Team has 10 members and will have 13 when fully staffed, that code a variety of surgical/ SDS/ OBS/ OP Complex accounts. You will have the remarkable opportunity to work remotely and still be part of an engaged team who works hard every day to make healthcare easier, so life can be better for the patients we care for at more than 25 facilities across multiple states.

Are you a superstar coder looking for the opportunity to code a wide variety of accounts? Do you have Surgical Coding (multiple specialties) experience? ThisMedical Coder | Acute Care / Facility / HIMS (Same Day Surgeries) Surgical Outpatient Complex Coder is working in a variety of multiple specialties, and Observation visits,  needing solid CPT skills in a variety of encounters/surgery types, working knowledge of PCS coding fundamentals, and experience addressing NCCI edits and applying appropriate modifiers. Ideally, this person has at least 1 year working as a Same Day Surgery Coder. Production expectations are approximately 3.7 charts/hour.In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview.

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, WV, WA, WI & WY.

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8 hour period, generally8 am-4:30 pm Arizona/MST time. Exceptions can be made depending on circumstances and with production being the greatest emphasis.  

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides coding and abstracting for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. This includes highest level of complexity of accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities.  Reviews health record documentation and assigns diagnoses and/or surgical procedure codes on all outpatient complex records using ICD CM/PCS and CPT4 coding classification systems. Completes APC assignment on outpatient complex records as appropriate. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information, including modifiers, 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/PCS 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 other pertinent information obtained from the patient encounter. Place account in the appropriate status for required missing documentation to complete assignment of disease and procedure codes, and any pertinent abstract elements.

3. Provides quality coding by ensuring 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 Banner specific policy and procedures and applicable professional standards for a full range of outpatient complex surgical and observation acute care services at all Banner hospitals. This includes highest level of complexity of accounts encountered in Banner’s Academic, Trauma and high acuity facilities. 

4. May provide mentoring for less experienced staff members. May act as a subject matter expert for complex coding.

5. Works under general supervision using specialized expertise in the subject matter. Works within a set of defined rules. Ability to address complex coding matters independently with regard to interpretation of coding guidelines, NCCI edits, and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations) prior to referral to coding analyst, coding educator, or coding manager/supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training 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 health care field.

Requires Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

Requires two or more years of outpatient complex experience in an acute care inpatient facility or healthcare system.

Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD CM/PCS, CPT4 coding principles and coding competencies as demonstrated by certification through the American Health Information Management Association or 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
Associates degree in a job-related field or experience equivalent to same.

Previous experience in large, multi-system healthcare organization.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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