Senior Certified Professional Coder

Logan Health

2d•$28 - $38•Remote

About The Position

Logan Health, a growing health system located in Northwest Montana, is looking for an experienced Senior Certified Professional Coder to be part of their team. This position is remote and offers a day shift schedule of 8 hours, full-time, 40 hours per week. The pay ranges from $27.75 to $37.50 per hour depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of professional coding work experience and hold a nationally recognized coding certificate. This role involves accurately assigning ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient records, abstracting essential data elements for tracking, reporting, and reimbursement, and keying, billing, and collections for assigned client databases. Logan Health is committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive work environment, offering opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

2+ years of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.
2+ years of work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system.
Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required.
Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification required.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
Minimum of one (2) years’ coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting required.
Nationally recognized coding certification such as CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA is required.
Minimum of two (2) years’ work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system required.

Nice To Haves

Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices.
Other specialty certifications may be considered.
Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 codes for specialty patient types, billing and reimbursement, including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records.
Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies, accurately reflecting the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.
Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and checks for medical necessity for ordered tests and/or procedures.
Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services.
Performs timely follow-up on accounts on hold.
Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review, ensuring compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements.
Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.
Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data, coordinating corrections with Patient Access to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.
Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.
Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.
Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.
Assists Professional Coding Lead and assigned leadership with special projects.
Effectively trains and assists new and existing team members with assigned work in accordance with team expectations, department productivity and quality standards.
Acts as a resource and serves as the first line of escalation/questions for Professional Coding team members.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.