Coding Specialist (HCS-D Certification Required)

LHC Group • Houston, TX

78d • Remote

About The Position

We are hiring for a Coding Specialist!! Position will conduct reviews of medical record documentation submitted by clinicians with subsequent assignment of proper International Classification of Disease numerical codes. HCS-D Certification is required. This position is remote.

Requirements

• Must be a Clinician or a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or be certified as a Home Care Specialist - Diagnosis (HCS-D).
• Must maintain HCS-D certification annually.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly reviews the medical record as part of the coding process in order to assign and report the most appropriate codes.
• Adheres to all official coding guidelines as approved by the Public Health Service and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Selects the principal diagnosis according to CMS definitions, and observes sequencing rules identified by the ICD guidelines.
• Assigns and reports codes, without physician or clinician consultation, to diagnoses only if these diagnoses are specifically documented by the physician in the body of the medical record and the documentation is clear and concise.
• Assesses clinical documentation to assure that it supports the diagnosis codes selected.
• Consults the clinician via electronic alerts for clarification when conflicting or ambiguous documentation is present, and for the clinician's acceptance or declination of changes.
• Revises codes reported when the physician or clinician disagrees with the code selection.
• Provides coding and classification systems education to any and all clinicians when opportunities arise.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with clinicians through ongoing communication and open dialogue.
• Seeks clarification, using all available references, when a specific code for a listed condition cannot be located.
• Responsible for daily completion of assigned coding tasks.
• Responsible to follow workflow/process exactly as outlined in training material without deviation.
• Productivity as defined upon hire must be met by second month post orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned timely and effectively.
• Participates in staff meetings and educational sessions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and perks supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed