Coder ER

Omega Healthcare Management Services•Boca Raton, FL

31d•Remote

About The Position

Under limited supervision the Coder ER reviews medical records and performs coding on all diagnoses, procedures, DRG/APC and charge codes. The Coder ER uses the most accurate codes for reimbursement purposes, research, epidemiology, statistical analysis outcomes, financial and strategic planning, evaluation of quality of care, and communication to support the patient’s treatment. The Coder ER will be charged with maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and procedures.

Requirements

Single Path ED Coder with 2 + years of recent experience in a Trauma 1 and Teaching University Health System.
Facility ED coding for Trauma 1 and Teaching (residents) hospital, ICD-10-CM Diagnosis assignment, Facility ED level assignment, Facility ED CPT procedures, Injection and Infusion charges, CPT/HCPCS Modifier assignment, other facility charges (i.e. radiology, biopsy, etc.) and professional EM level assignment for provider billing.
Must be experienced using Epic and 3M 360 CAC.
FULLTIME CANDIDATES ONLY!
Monday - Friday schedule required and the majority of the shift must be during client's normal business hours (8a-5p Eastern Time).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Must be available to train the first 2 weeks between 8a-5p Eastern Time
Candidates are expected to have the necessary experience recently used in a similar setting.
A professional resume reflecting relative experience above required.
NOTE: An assessment must be completed prior to an interview being scheduled
Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program and a minimum of two to four years of current production coding experience in both acute care and profee.
Must have the following certificates and/or licenses: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CCS-P.
Facility ED Coding Experience
Professional ED Leveling Experience
Experience at a Trauma Level 1 Facility
Experience at a Teaching Facility
Well versed in Injection and Infusion Coding
Familiar and up to date on ICD-10-CM and CPT coding guidelines
Able to maintain a minimum of 95% coding accuracy
Experience with Epic and 3M 360 CAC
Able to meet productivity expectations
Good communication skills
Self-motivated and disciplined to be successful in a remote environment
Team player
Able to pick up new technical and workflows quickly
Successful completion of the written assessment

Responsibilities

Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing and interpreting the clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro fee and clinical medical records.
Responsible for the assignment of correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes with attention to accurate sequencing.
Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders.
Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records.
Maintains compliance with both external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and with State and Federal regulations.
Extracts pertinent data from the patient’s health record, and determines appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
Identifies codes for reporting medical services, procedures performed by physicians.
Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients.
Track and document productivity in specified systems, maintain productivity levels as defined by the client.
Maintain 95% quality rating
Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance.