Avem Health Partners
Fairfax, OK, USA
Job Purpose The Lead Coder will code all patient types as needed; inpatient, swing bed, same‑day surgery, ancillary, ambulatory and provider‑based clinics, and will mentor, train, and assist coding staff, including newly hired staff. They must review documentation to assign appropriate CPT/HCPCS and ICD‑10‑CM‑PCS diagnosis codes and procedures for hospital and physician (professional) services for inpatient and outpatient records based on knowledge of coding systems.
Essential Functions Ensures that coding compliance initiatives are met with all record types.
Conducts regular internal coding audits and quality assurance reviews to monitor coding accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective measures and education as needed.
Assists with productivity reporting and reducing DNFC.
Coding complex outpatient or inpatient accounts utilizing encoder software and references in the assignment of ICD‑10‑CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS codes, DRG, POA assignments, APC assignment...