Join our dynamic team as a Healthcare Coder, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of patient encounter data. Your responsibilities will include:
- Efficiently coding and abstracting patient encounters, focusing on diagnostic and procedural information.
- Researching and analyzing data to optimize reimbursement processes.
- Conducting thorough analyses of medical records to identify documentation deficiencies.
- Serving as a valuable resource and subject matter expert to fellow coding staff.
- Reviewing and verifying that documentation supports diagnoses, procedures, and treatment results.
- Auditing clinical documentation and coded data for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assigning appropriate codes to ensure reimbursements align with services rendered.
- Staying current with coding conventions and serving as a consultant to healthcare providers.
- Identifying discrepancies, billing issues, and potential quality of care concerns.
- Recommending and facilitating plans of action to rectify discrepancies and minimize future errors.
- Providing training and mentoring to staff, including orientation for new team members.
- Handling special projects as needed to enhance our coding processes.
If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare through your coding expertise, we encourage you to apply. Your skill set is valuable in ensuring accurate patient care processes and reimbursement!