Coder – Day Surgery
Quorum Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for assigning appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA.
- Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures.
- Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
- Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements including appropriate discharge disposition.
- Knowledge of MS-DRG and APR DRG classifications and reimbursement structures.
- Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding.
- Comprehensive understanding of CCs/MCCs, impact on quality reporting, UHDDS guidelines, HACs and PSIs.
- The Inpatient Coder shall review hospital medical documentation to assign and sequence the appropriate principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS codes with inpatient encounters to ensure proper coding, billing and compliance.
- Experience with compliant physician query writing.
Requirements
- One to three years’ experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Associate of bachelor’s degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field, or formal coding classes completed and passed preferred.
- Years of coding experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
- Functional Knowledge of EMR (Electronic Medical Record), Encoder and CDI Tools and other Support Software.
- Comprehensive understanding of UHDDS guidelines, CCI Edits, Coding Clinic, etc.
- Microsoft Office (Word, One Note, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficient.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
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Hard Skills & Tools
ICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPTHCPCSMS-DRGAPR DRGCCsMCCsUHDDS guidelinescompliant physician query writing
Soft Skills
excellent verbal communicationexcellent written communicationability to meet deadlines