3 payment integrity coder jobs found in Goleta

Codes and abstracts inpatient and outpatient conditions, diseases, reason for encounters, social determinants of health and PCS/CPT procedures to report accurate administrative and clinical data, utilizing approved coding guidelines as set forth in Official Coding Guidelines, ICD Book, Coding Clinic for ICD-CM/PCS, AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS and CPT Book. Assigns appropriate DRG/APC prospective payment systems and classifications, to reflect the appropriate severity and illness for inpatient and specialty cardiac, neurology, and vascular outpatient encounters. Collaborates closely with clinicians and CDI staff, not excluding inpatient rehab coordinators to obtain appropriate documentation, as needed. Assists with internal coding audit and training activities About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates...

Please note, pay rates for non-physician positions are determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Physician compensation is based upon specialty and includes consideration of bonus potential. Additional information for non-physician positions on Cottage Health’s comprehensive Total Rewards program can be found at cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards. Job Description Codes and abstracts conditions, diseases, reason for encounters, social determinants of health and outpatient procedures to report accurate administrative and clinical data, utilizing approved coding guidelines as set forth in Official Coding Guidelines, ICD Book, Coding Clinic for ICD-CM/PCS, AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS and CPT Book. Responsibilities This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Codes and abstracts...

Job Description Codes and abstracts conditions, diseases, reason for encounters, social determinants of health and outpatient procedures to report accurate administrative and clinical data, utilizing approved coding guidelines as set forth in Official Coding Guidelines, ICD Book, Coding Clinic for ICD-CM/PCS, AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS and CPT Book. Responsibilities This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Codes and abstracts diseases, procedures from the medical record according to ICD-CM and CPT classification systems, utilizing only recognized coding guidelines. Abstracts data elements for state regulatory agencies as needed. (45%) Validates coding to assure proper APC assignment . (30%) Participates in quality improvement activities by identifying specific cases and pertinent data as...