HIM Hospital ER Coding Analyst
IMH
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $25 - $39 per hour
About the role
- Reviews and analyzes emergency department records and assign appropriate ICD-10 CM and CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures.
- Ensures accuracy and completeness of coding and documentation and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
- Utilizes appropriate tools, resources, and coding guidelines to determine codes and assigns first listed diagnosis and secondary diagnoses codes in addition to CPT procedure codes when appropriate.
- Follows coding guidelines, regulations, and policies, and adhere to ethical standards of coding practice.
- Queries physicians or other healthcare providers for clarification or additional information when needed.
- Submits coded claims to billing department or third-party payers in a timely manner.
- Verifies data abstracted and entered from the electronic health record (EHR).
- Ensures integrity of the database for internal and external data reporting.
- Monitors and responds to coding denials, appeals, and audits.
- Maintains current knowledge of coding updates, changes, and trends through continuing education and professional development.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, medical acronyms, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and APR-DRG classification systems.
- Ability to complete and pass internal coding exam.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using coding software, electronic health records, and other health information systems.
- Demonstrated excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 CM codingCPT codingmedical terminologypharmacologyanatomyphysiologycoding guidelinesdata verificationcoding software proficiencyhealth information systems
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsindependent workcollaborative workattention to detailproblem-solving skillstime managementadaptabilityprofessional development
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDcoding certification