Location: Remote
Department: Revenue Cycle Management
Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift
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Assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCC codes to handle complex cases.
Query & Collaborate: Query physicians to clarify ambiguous, incomplete, or unclear record documentation, and provide appropriate education to physicians and associates.
Conduct internal coding and physician documentation audits while maintaining strict adherence to AHIMA's Standards of Ethical Coding and official guidelines.
Strong knowledge of ICD-10, CMS guidelines and HCC/ Risk Adjustment and complex coding
CPC, CCS-P or CRC required with at least 3 years of direct coding experience
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s)
One or more of the following
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is acceptable.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any specialty is acceptable.
Coder specializing in Cardiac credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
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Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
Additional Preferences
Epic
Chronic conditions
RHIT