[Hiring] Trauma Coding Specialist @CorroHealth

Role Description

Coding Specialists are an important part of the Team at CorroHealth. The Coding Team Member will provide CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM coding for a minimum of 1-4 specialties, including:

• Coding Professional Fee and Facility
• Professional Fee Specialties could include Trauma, General Surgery, and ED
• Facility Chart types include ED

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Work independently from home with coding skills
• Provide various components of coding services to support clients
• Calculate ProFee and/or Facility E/M levels using an algorithm
• Recognize critical care cases by patient acuity
• Assign appropriate codes for Trauma, General Surgery, and Split Shared visits
• Code surgical procedures typical of an ER setting to capture additional revenue
• Apply ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes to the highest level of specificity
• Accurately apply diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT®, and HCPCS
• Interpret coding guidelines for accurate code assignment
• Identify the importance of documentation on code assignment and reimbursement impact
• Align conduct with AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and the Company’s Code of Ethics
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures
• Actively participate in Company provided training and education
• Maintain at least one credential through either AAPC or AHIMA
• Ensure compliance with all privacy and security rules and regulations

Qualifications

• All coders MUST be certified through either the AAPC (CPC or COC) or AHIMA (CCS or CCS-P)
• Minimum of 6 months of on-the-job experience
• Experience with Trauma, General Surgery, and Split Shared visits
• Working knowledge and experience with systems such as EMR, Billing, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs like Excel and Outlook
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines

Requirements

• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required
• Must have a phone, reliable internet connection, and current coding materials
• Maintain an ongoing productivity level and accuracy rate of 95% or higher
• Maintain a quality score of 95% or higher
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by Leadership Team Member

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Key physical demands include:

• Regular eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment
• Ability to perform work at a computer terminal for 6-8 hours a day
• Function in an environment with constant interruptions
• Ability to lift and move material weighing up to 20 lbs.
• May experience elevated levels of stress during periods of increased activity