[Hiring] Outpatient Coding Specialist @FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

Role Description

Thoroughly reviews outpatient medical records (Emergency Department-ED; ambulatory surgery, etc.) to specifically and accurately code diagnoses and procedures based on patient’s plan of care and treatment, and to also identify allowable ED/Other Outpatient charges when applicable. Verifies that records consistently contain appropriate documentation to justify coding and charge assignments.

Qualifications

• Health Information Technology degree or similar degree or work related coding experience, including college level medical terminology and Anatomy and Physiology required.
• CCS preferred
• Experience with E/M assignment or drug administration coding preferred
• Must achieve minimum score of 85% on competency sampling
• Working knowledge of CPT coding, modifier guidelines, medical procedures.
• Knowledge of DNV, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency chart documentation requirements
• Ability to work independently and to function as an integral team member within the department
• Understanding of prospective payment system and coding guidelines
• Must be able to work unsupervised and be self motivated
• Computer skills including data entry speed of 45 wpm and experience in Windows environment
• Ability to perform under pressure with ongoing deadlines and production/accuracy standards
• Use of computerized encoder
• Ability to manage competing demands
• Ability to remain productively focused and non-distracted in a remote work setting.

Working Conditions

• Primary in-home office setting, independent work environment