Certified Medical Coder

Samaritan

10d•Remote

About The Position

At Samaritan Healthcare we are dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community that we serve. We are committed to providing the very best work environment for our professionals and the very best care to our patients. Samaritan Healthcare is searching for a Coder to join our team! The Certified Medical Coder will be responsible for reviewing all medical record information to extract data and apply appropriate diagnoses and procedure codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately codes conditions and procedures as documented in the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Acts as a coding resource for team members as well as medical staff, ensuring coding practices fall with the established compliance guidelines for ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT & HCPCS according to American Medical Association (AMA) and CMS. Assigning codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with the practice policy and regulatory guidelines. We are searching for an experienced facility coder with preference to Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). This is a full-time remote position that will be required to come onsite for onboarding and equipment pick-up (2 DAYS ONLY). This position is a full-time role working Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
RHIT, CCS, RHIA, CPC, CPC-H, CPC-A or CCA.
Minimum of 1 year experience coding.
Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT coding, medical terminology, and insurance billing.
Training and/ or experience in Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology classes
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred.
We are searching for an experienced facility coder with preference to Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
Understanding of DRG’s for Inpatient Facility coding positions desired.
Experience with EPIC EHR desired.

Responsibilities

Ability to extract and assign ICD-10CM/PCS, CPT, Modifiers and HCPCS codes per coding guidelines.
Performs ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding and abstracting, and transmit abstracts as required.
Codes all records based on documentation, following coding guidelines, payer regulations and ethics.
Ability to research Coding Clinics.
Assists with coding audits from payor and RAC audits providing rebuttal letters if needed.
Apply knowledge of coding rules, review and resolve CCI/LCD/NCD’s and modifier edits.
Work with Revenue Integrity & Compliance on audits and coding questions.
Effectively uses software and/or coding resources to verify coding accuracy.
Provides feedback to providers using authorized methods as directed by department policy. Such as physician queries for incomplete/contradictory diagnosis or greater specificity.
Works with clinical staff to resolve coding issues and related problems.
Participates in educational activities as requested (i.e. attending meetings with coding auditors or completing assigned education).
Reviews accounts and charges in EPIC, Cerner, or Meditech EHR systems.
Maintains confidentiality of the medical record, reports and Samaritan business
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
Perform general office and clerical duties (i.e. answer phones, distribute mail and maintain general office supplies). Operates office equipment.
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures as well as labor agreements.
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.