Coder Physician
About The Position
The Coder Physician abstracts, codes, sequences, and interprets clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, professional-fee, and clinical medical records. The role assigns principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures with accurate sequencing, using technical coding principles and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise. The coder reviews health records according to official coding guidelines, enters pertinent medical data and codes into multiple software programs and client-specific systems, and extracts data for reports and billing documents. The position requires compliance with regulatory, accreditation, state, and federal requirements, as well as company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance policies. The coder tracks and documents productivity in specified systems, meets productivity levels defined by the client, and maintains a 95% quality rating. The role also requires strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and time-management skills, and the ability to work across work types and specialties. Omega Healthcare provides healthcare organizations with revenue cycle, administrative workflow, care coordination, and clinical research solutions. Founded in 2003, the company serves more than 350 healthcare organizations and has 35,000 workers across the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines.
Requirements
- EPIC experience is required.
- Two years of experience.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to work across all work types and specialties.
- Ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines.
- Leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust.
- Ability to maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Skill in operating a personal computer and using a variety of software applications.
- Knowledge of coding conventions and rules established by AHIMA, AMA, AHA, and CMS for diagnostic and surgical procedural code assignment.
- Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance, and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and reimbursement and accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Abstract, code, sequence, and interpret clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro-fee, and clinical medical records.
- Assign principal and secondary diagnoses and principal and secondary procedure codes, ensuring accurate sequencing.
- Use technical coding principles and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes.
- Abstract and code pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and encoders, following official coding guidelines when reviewing and analyzing health records.
- Maintain compliance with external regulatory and accreditation requirements and state and federal regulations.
- Extract pertinent patient health record data and determine appropriate coding for reports and billing documents.
- Identify codes for medical services and procedures performed by physicians and enter codes into computer systems used by various clients.
- Track and document productivity in specified systems and maintain client-defined productivity levels.
- Maintain a 95% quality rating.
- Perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures, including HIPAA and compliance policies.
Benefits
- Health coverage may be available.
- Dental coverage may be available.
- Vision coverage may be available.
- Voluntary insurance options may be available.
- 401(k) plan with employer match may be available.
- Professional development opportunities may be available.
- Paid time off may be available.
- Holiday pay may be available.
- Eligible employees may have the opportunity to participate in bonus programs, commissions, or other variable incentive plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
