Outpatient Coder III

Nuvance Health • Conway, SC

22d • $30 - $56

About The Position

Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Position requires advanced knowledge of complex surgical procedures and a working knowledge of evaluation and management guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in at least two to three of the following areas (facility-based): Observation, Surgery, or Radiology.
• Must have CPC or CCS, AAPC
• This role represents the highest level within our staff coding team. Applicants should meet all required qualifications to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy.
• Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines
• Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding.
• Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes
• As applicable based on facility workflow, independently reconciles charge for areas of responsibility. Uses patient schedule together with billing slips t identify missing charges. Researches and resolves discrepancy so charge keyed reflect services delivered.
• Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 at a minimum accuracy rate of 95%
• Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines.
• Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes
• Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection.
• Mentors less experienced coding personnel
• Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities
• Reports on software and hardware problems.
• Attends required educational sessions (webinars, conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)
• Maintains and Model the Organization�s values.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed