HCA Healthcare-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Hopewell, VA
Hospitals

As a work from home Outpatient Coder, you will work outpatient coding related alerts/edits for same day surgery, observation, wound care, emergency department, and/or diagnostic areas predominately post initial/final coding. You will also perform the alert/edit resolution activities in the applicable systems. The alerts/edits shall be worked and corrected according to the established procedures and thresholds and communicated as appropriate.

  • Compiles daily work list from eRequest, CRT and/or other alert/edit systems
  • Enters detailed notes to update eRequest to provide details if the alert/edit cannot be resolved or must be rerouted to another responsible party for research/resolution
  • Escalates alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate to minimize final billing delays
  • Monitors the aging of accounts held by an alert/edit, prioritizes aged accounts first, and reports to leadership
  • Works with team members in billing, revenue integrity and/or the Medicare Service Center to resolve alerts/edits
  • Communicates coding revisions to the applicable party (e.g., CIS, lead, manager, international log)
  • Completes MOCK abstracts as necessary (e.g., combining the codes for outpatient claims subject to the payment window)
  • Assists the Coding Leads and/or Coding Managers in resolving unbilled reason codes (URC)/Hold Reasons
  • As needed, may periodically be asked to perform Coding Integrity Specialist II (CIS-II) duties
  • Periodically works with their Manager to review individual work accomplishments, discuss work problems/barriers, discuss progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and discusses individual training needs and career progression
  • Undergraduate (associates or bachelors) degree in HIM/HIT preferred
  • 2+ years of acute care, observation and/or same day surgery hospital outpatient coding experience required
  • RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred
  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income
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