Senior Coding Specialist (Psychiatry/Dermatology Coding Exp) - REMOTE
About The Position
Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification systems independently. Develops efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work while meeting regulatory requirements and hospital targets. Identifies documentation gaps or inconsistencies and initiates queries or tasks to clarify documentation and support accurate code assignment. Demonstrates advanced expertise in professional and outpatient facility coding, provides guidance and support to coding staff on complex scenarios and regulatory requirements, and stays current with changes in coding rules and guidelines. The role also supports ongoing staff training and development. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Four years of relevant work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of professional and outpatient facility coding practices.
- Advanced medical terminology and documentation knowledge.
- Advanced critical-thinking skills.
- Advanced understanding of compliance rules, regulations, sanctions, statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions.
- Ability to independently review, assign, and abstract diagnostic and procedural codes.
Nice To Haves
- A relevant coding or health information certification, including Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist–Physician (AHIMA), Certified Outpatient Coder (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder–Outpatient (AAPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA), or Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA).
- Psychiatry and dermatology coding experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
- Use designated coding classification systems and guidelines to select accurate codes, considering resources used during patient encounters.
- Identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may affect code assignment and initiate queries or tasks to clarify documentation.
- Provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in coding regulations and guidelines.
- Support ongoing training and development of staff.
Benefits
- The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
