Medical Coder

SPECIALTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF OUACHITA LLC•Monroe, LA

About The Position

Alli Management Solutions is seeking a Medical Coder to support its medical-industry management services organization. Under the general direction of the Team Leader, the position accurately codes diagnoses and conditions for inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and emergency services based on documentation in patients’ medical records, as well as medical professional services. The Medical Coder reviews medical records and abstracts key data elements to support billing and maintain clinical and financial databases. The role supports the medical center’s mission of delivering high-quality patient care in an economically sound and efficient manner, and contributes to the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each person served. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday. Alli provides management, consulting, revenue cycle, accounting, human resources, IT support, and anesthesia services to medical businesses, including physician practices, healthcare facilities, hospitals, and employee medical clinics.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
A coding certification such as CCA, CPC, CCS, or a related coding certification is required.
Advanced knowledge of medical and anatomical terminology, clinical medicine theory, and reimbursement principles.
In-depth knowledge of medical-record content and sequence.
Knowledge of coding software.
In-depth knowledge of coding and classification systems for inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and emergency care, and medical professional services, specifically ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with hospital or physician-office coding.

Responsibilities

Accurately code inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and emergency service diagnoses and conditions using appropriate medical-record documentation.
Accurately code medical professional services.
Review medical records and abstract key data elements to facilitate billing and maintain clinical and financial databases.
Perform duties in support of high-quality patient care delivered in an economically sound and efficient manner.
Contribute to an atmosphere of healthcare service that supports the well-being of each person served.