Company: Luminis Health
Position: Outpatient Medical Coder
Location: Remote ( MD, PA, DC, WV, VA, TX, NC, SC, TN, GA, and FL.)
Positions Open: 1
SHIFT: Monday-Friday
Duration: 6-month contract with extensions likely
Interview Process: 1 round, Microsoft Teams
Must-have
- HS Degree or equivalent.
- Certified as a CPC, CIC or CCS.
- 3+ years of experience in outpatient coding for a large healthcare system (observation, same day surgery, ED).
- Experience coding specifically within wound care.
Plusses
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health information Administrator (RHIA)
Day to day:
Insight Global is seeking 1 Outpatient Coder to support a large healthcare system based out of Annapolis, MD. The Outpatient Medical Coder under the supervision of the Manager of Coding and Data Quality codes hospital Emergency Department and ancillary visit records for the purpose of appropriate reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations according to established ICD-10 diagnostic coding and CPT-4 procedure coding classification systems.
Essential Job Duties:The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
- Identifies and assigns ICD-10 diagnostic codes and CPT-4 procedure codes to outpatient visits including ED, clinic, recurring rehabilitation, recurring psychiatry and other recurring visit locations for the purpose of reimbursement, research and compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Monitors assigned work on a daily basis in order to facilitate the billing process within the established timeframes. Codes and abstracts records within timeframes established for each patient type.
- Review medical records, including patient histories, examination findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans, to extract pertinent information for code assignment.
- Utilizes coding references, software tools, and electronic health records (EHR) to facilitate accurate and efficient code assignment.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy in code assignment to prevent claim denials, billing errors, and potential legal issues.
- Communicates with various departments within the hospitals regarding billing and registration issues. Refers any problems to management timely, providing clear details.
- Complies with AHIMA standards of ethical coding and coding compliance guidelines, including adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy regulations.
- Participate in ongoing education, training, and certification programs to enhance coding proficiency and maintain credentials.
- Demonstrates support and compliance with Luminis Health Medical System mission, vision, values statement, goals and objectives and policies. Performs other duties or projects such as coding corrections as assigned by the manager.
Compensation
$30/hr to $35/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.