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Senior Coder
Ochsner HealthSr. Coder at Ochsner Health managing coding and abstracting hospital services.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes as applicable and within established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations
- Types of Coding may include Professional medical coding, Surgical coding, and/or reviewing evaluation and management codes
- Inpatient coding of Diagnoses and PCS procedures for concurrent accounts and discharged accounts
- Ensures data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing medical documentation
- Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors
- Collaborate with assigned areas to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement
- Communicate with providers for clarification or additional documentation as needed
- Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School diploma or equivalent
- Completion of AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification (preferred)
- 3 years of coding experience
- Certification as CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT (required)
- Certification as CPC (required)
- American Association of Professional Coders Specialty Certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and coding principles
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications and various software packages
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10 codingCPT codingHCPCS codingProfessional medical codingSurgical codingInpatient codingPCS proceduresData integrityMedical documentation reviewCoding principles
Soft Skills
Effective verbal communicationEffective written communicationCollaborationResearch skillsProblem-solving
Certifications
CCSCICRHIARHITCPCAHIMA coding programAAPC coding programAmerican Association of Professional Coders Specialty Certification