Coder II – Specialty Outpatient
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Alabama • Alaska • United States
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Salary
💰 $27 - $40 per hour
About the role
- Reviews medical documentation at a proficient level from clinicians, qualified health professionals and hospitals in order to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
- Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations
- Conduct independent research to promote knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory policies and trends
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient records
- Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader or compliance officer
- Responsible for processing Coding Claim Denials and Coding Claim Rejections, when applicable
Requirements
- Outpatient GI and Pain Management coding experience
- Coding Certification issued by one of the following certifying bodies: American Academy of Coders (AAPC), or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Advanced knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS coding guidelines
- Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
- Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft office products, electronic mail
- Experience with electronic coding systems or applications
- Advanced organization, prioritization, and reading comprehension skills
- Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in professional coding that includes experiences in either hospital or professional revenue cycle processes and health information workflows.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 CMICD-10 PCSCPTHCPCSmedical codingcoding guidelinesmedical terminologyanatomyphysiologycoding claim processing
Soft Skills
organizationprioritizationreading comprehensionconfidentialitydeadline managementindependent researchcommunication
Certifications
AAPC certificationAHIMA certification