Position Summary:

Responsible for reviewing outpatient medical records for proper coding assignment.

Position Specifications:

• Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
• Hybrid/Remote Position
  
  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:

• Accurately assigns codes (CPT-4 and HCPCS) to outpatient medical records based on documentation in the medical record.
• Accurately verifies, modifies, and abstracts patient data to meet the requirements of data integrity and organization specific protocols and requirements.
• Understands the coding and classification system(s) revision cycle (ICD-10-CM and MSDRG annually) and takes the initiative to understand coding and classification system changes that impact coding, compliance, and reimbursement requirements.
• Utilizes the multiple electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in understanding and accurately assigning coding and classification codes.
• Works closely with the providers to identify the appropriate ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes in selecting the patients’ care plans, associated orders for treatment and any co-morbid conditions. Provides education on the appropriate documentation to support all codes captured by the providers in the electronic health record.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required:

• High school diploma
• One year outpatient coding experience
• Current AHiMA registration or certification
  
  

Preferred:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  
  

Position/Subsidiary Specific:

• Background in laboratory billing with a focus on Pathology
  
  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 24008270
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No