CERTIFIED CODER/BILLER (ON SITE)

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Director of Revenue Cycle, the Certified Coder/Biller reviews and analyzes medical-record documentation for outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses and procedure codes as described by the physicians of record. The role follows the Standards of Ethical Coding established by the American Health Information Management Association and official coding guidelines, and also assists with billing for the physician office. The position is located at Mena Regional Health System in Mena, Arkansas. The employee may be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as-needed basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
One of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC); certification may be completed within six months of employment.
Working knowledge and high level of experience with ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, MS-DRGs, APCs, MPFS/RVUs, POAs, and HACs, depending on whether coding inpatient, outpatient, or professional services.
Prior experience coding ICD-10-CM diagnoses and procedures and HCPCS/CPT procedures in an acute-care inpatient/outpatient hospital or professional-services setting.
Ability to reach and grasp with arms and hands; proofread and check documents; use a keyboard; and hear normal and soft tones.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate by telephone and email.
Ability to perform duties promptly with little direct supervision, plan and organize workload, and judge appropriate actions in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.
Perform the essential functions of the role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Three years of coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately and promptly code procedures and conditions for patient accounts.
File insurance claims and follow up by phone or internet access.
Abstract data from records.
Assign principal diagnoses and procedures.
Assign secondary diagnoses and procedures.
Code professional services accounts.
Participate actively in special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support and promote Mena Regional Health System’s organizational values and customer-service commitment.
Comply with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Respond to the needs of departments, personnel, and Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectives.