Medical Coder
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Luminis HealthHealthcare Revenue Cycle
Only available in MD, PA, Washington DC, WV, VA, TN, TX, NC, SC, GA, FLFull-TimeMiddle
Salary31.5 - 42 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least two (2) years of inpatient ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience
- Required Skills
- EHR
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Formal ICD-10-CM and CPT training.
- At least two years of inpatient ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS coding and abstracting experience in an acute care hospital.
- Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
- Comprehensive knowledge of coding nomenclature and MS-DRG/APR-DRG methodologies.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and coding software tools.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Analyze inpatient cases and assign ICD-10 diagnostic and PCS procedural codes for reimbursement and compliance.
- Utilize coding nomenclature to ensure accurate MS-DRG/APR-DRG/SOI/ROM and POA assignments.
- Evaluate documentation issues and communicate with clinical documentation specialists and providers via queries.
- Monitor assigned work queues daily to facilitate billing within established timeframes.
- Review medical records including histories, examination findings, and treatment plans for accurate coding.
- Maintain high accuracy in code assignments to minimize claim denials and billing errors.
- Adhere to AHIMA ethical coding standards and HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Participate in ongoing training, education, and meetings related to DRG mismatches.
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