Senior Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - Remote

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Intern HIM Coding pursues a career in medical coding for hospital inpatient/emergency/outpatient services and professional/provider services. Assists the team with assigning appropriate codes, reviews coding claim and edits or performs any other duties as assigned. Responsible for applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT (including charging) diagnostic and procedural codes for emergency, outpatient and/or inpatient encounters and ancillary encounters ambulatory/provider-based clinics. Utilizes knowledge and experience gained with a goal to serve as a coding specialist.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of work experience, or Associate’s and 1 year of experience, or Diploma/Certification in Coding and 1 year of experience.
• Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC coding principles and guidelines
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic, and procedural coding (PCS /CPT) and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology for inpatients; knowledge of payment methodology for outpatient, ambulatory and/or provider-based clinic encounters.
• Ability to use standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including basic understanding of email, internet, and computer navigation.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of documentation regulations for inpatient, outpatient or ambulatory records.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree in HIM or similar or Completion of AHIMA Approved coding program or AAPC coding program.
• Registered Health Information Technician from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)
• 3M 360 Encoding and Grouping Software, EPIC HB or PB Coding modules.

Responsibilities

• Gains/Implements basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, IPPS and DRG payment methodology, CPT and HCPCS coding principles in the work. Assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to reflect services provided. Also implements knowledge of software programs related to EHR coding and billing.
• Implements knowledge of federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Follows compliance requirements for Medicare and/or other third-party payers.
• Reviews coding claim edits and denials for assigned charts and processes coding claim edits, denials and appeals according to guidelines.
• Meets productivity, accuracy competencies and learning milestones as outlined in the program.
• Participates in the Coding Training Program.
• Complies with the organization's compliance and privacy program and standards of conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED