Remote Inpatient/Outpatient Coder - $25-$30/hr.
Compensation: $25-$30/hr. (DOE)
Location: Remote
Schedule: PRN - 1099 Contractor
Job Summary
We are currently looking for an Inpatient/Outpatient Coder to join our team. The Inpatient/Outpatient Coder will assist with exceeding our client’s expectations. We are seeking experienced coders interested in a PRN -1099 contract who love coding and enjoy flexible schedules with good benefits.
The Inpatient/Outpatient Coder will help our clients with varying needs. These facilities range from Level 1 Trauma Centers to small rural community clinics and hospitals. The Inpatient/Outpatient Facility Coder will assign and sequence ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs codes through review of documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
· Assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs Level II diagnostic and procedural codes for multiple outpatient accounts such as (same-day surgery/SDS, endoscopy, ED/Trauma, breast health, or other more complex patient types).
· Reviews physician documentation for coding appropriateness and accuracy in accordance with AMA coding guidelines.
· Utilizes an electronic medical record (EMR) and computer-assisted coding (CAC) software or an encoder, depending on the client.
· Complies with eCatalyst Healthcare’s coding practices to meet corporate compliance guidelines and to ensure appropriate and effective reimbursement with client’s financial services, medical staff, and other departments.
· Reviews and analyzes medical records for accurate code selection.
· Maintains query communication with providers to ensure timely notification of identified documentation issues that may impact revenue or compliance.
· Assists with the interpretation of codes and other information requested for accurate billing and reimbursement.
· Possesses knowledge and understanding of failed bill parameters. Performs outpatient charge reconciliation to ensure all submitted charges are posted timely and balance with total submitted charges. Assigns charges as applicable.
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