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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
What you’ll need- 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
- Associate degree or higher in health information management, health informatics, or related field (preferred)
- Demonstrated acute care facility coding experience which includes both ICD-10-CM & PCS coding with multidisciplinary service lines (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- generous benefits package
- programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 CM codingCPT codingmedical terminologyanatomyphysiologycoding software proficiencyelectronic health recordsacute care facility codingDRG classificationAPR-DRG classification
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsindependent workcollaborative workattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityprofessional development
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAssociate degree in health information managementAssociate degree in health informatics