Full Time
Ochsner Health
Remote
Job Duties
Accurately assigns ICD-10 codes within the established coding guidelines, rules and regulations. Types of Coding may include but not limited to, Coding of Diagnoses and PCS procedures of complex hospital accounts performed in the inpatient setting, including both concurrent coding and coding of discharged accounts.
Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
Collaborates with the CDI nurse to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement and to ensure accurate DRG assignment.
Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials and...