12 facility coding outpatient complex coder jobs found in New Orleans

Job Title Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties Applies comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, disease processes, treatment modalities, diagnostic tests, medications, procedures as well as the principles and practices of health services and the organizational structure to ensure proper code selection. Reviews assigned codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Applies guidelines specific to certain diagnoses, procedures, and other criteria used to classify patients under the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) program that categorizes all VA patients into specific classes representing their clinical conditions and resource needs. Reviews, analyzes and reports performance monitors for PTF, PCE, VERA and Non-VA Medical Care...

Overview Lead Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - Remote Join to apply for the Lead Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - Remote role at LCMC Health. The Coder Lead will code all patient types as needed: inpatient, same-day surgery, ancillary, ambulatory and provider based clinics. This individual will mentor, train and assist with cross training coding staff, including newly hired coding staff. Must be familiar with reviewing 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, including ICD-10 and CPT. Responsibilities Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs. Codes complex outpatient or inpatient utilizing encoder software, Computers Assisted Coding (CAC), and reference, in the assignment of...

At Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Associate’s degree or higher in a CAHIIM accredited program or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree EXPERIENCE One year of relevant inpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Coding Apprentice Program or Outpatient to Inpatient Coder Transition Program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Must have one of the following: • RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA) • RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) • CCS - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA)...

Overview The Coding Senior will apply ICD‑10‑CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes, determine MS‑DRG and APR‑DRG assignments for inpatient records across multiple specialties, and apply ICD‑10 diagnostic and CPT procedure codes for ambulatory records across multiple specialties. The role may include coding specialist functions. Responsibilities Navigate patient health records and other computer systems to accurately determine diagnosis and procedure codes, MS‑DRGs, APCs, and required modifiers. Validate charges by comparing them with health record documentation. Communicate effectively with clinical staff, physicians, office staff, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists regarding documentation issues or needs related to inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory coding. Identify concerns and notify appropriate leadership for resolution. Provide resolution to moderate to complex problems. Track issues that require follow‑up to facilitate timely coding. Consistently...

Your job is more than a job The Coding Specialist I will be responsible for applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT (charging) diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters, ancillary encounters, ambulatory and provider-based clinics. Your Everyday Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, CPT/HCPCs assignment and all required modifiers. Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding. Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems. Tracks issues (e.g. missing documentation, charges...

Coder Lead The Coder Lead will code all patient types as needed; inpatient, same‑day surgery, ancillary, ambulatory, and provider‑based clinics. Responsibilities Mentor, train, and assist with cross‑training coding staff, including newly hired staff. Assign appropriate CPT/HCPCS and ICD‑10‑CM‑PCS diagnosis codes and procedures for hospital and physician services for inpatient and outpatient records. Navigate the patient health record and other computer systems to determine accurate diagnosis and procedure codes, MS‑DRGs, and APCs. Code complex outpatient or inpatient cases utilizing encoder software, Computer Assisted Coding (CAC), and reference tools. Validate charges by comparing them with health record documentation; use the retrospective edit tool to address possible coding or documentation issues. Communicate effectively with clinical staff, physicians, office staff, and the Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs. Identify...

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding either most professional services, including evaluation and management, and procedures or hospital outpatient surgeries/procedures and observation patients. Remains in conformance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid and third‑party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement. Education Required – High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred – Completion of an accredited American Health Information Management Association...

OverviewSenior Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - RemoteJoin to apply for the Senior Ambulatory Surgery Facility Coder - Remote role at LCMC HealthYour job is more than a jobThe Intern HIM Coding pursues a career in medical coding for hospital inpatient/emergency/outpatient services and professional/provider services. Assists the team with assigning appropriate codes, reviews coding claim and edits or performs any other duties as assigned. Responsible for applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT (including charging) diagnostic and procedural codes for emergency, outpatient and/or inpatient encounters and ancillary encounters ambulatory/provider-based clinics. Utilizes knowledge and experience gained with a goal to serve as a coding specialist.Your EverydayGENERAL DUTIESCoding And Computer Related KnowledgeGains/Implements basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, IPPS and DRG payment methodology, CPT and HCPCS coding principles in the work. Assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to...

Overview Senior HB Coder - Remote at LCMC Health Position details: Remote coding role focusing on ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, MS-DRG/APR-DRG assignments for inpatient and ambulatory records across multiple specialties. The Coding Senior may perform functions of a Coding Specialist I as assigned. Responsibilities Proficiently navigates patient health records and other systems to accurately determine diagnosis and procedure codes, MS-DRGs/APCs, and all required modifiers. Validate charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Communicate effectively with clinical staff, physicians, and other stakeholders regarding documentation needs related to inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory coding. Identify concerns and notify leadership for resolution; provide resolutions to moderate to complex problems. Track issues (missing documentation, charges, physician queries) requiring follow-up to facilitate timely coding. Meet or exceed coding quality and productivity...

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Outpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to outpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record and maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. This position serves as the liaison between management, staff and physicians for routine matters, resolving questions and issues. Duties may be varied and may include many of the following: organize work schedules, create work assignments, review timecards for accuracy, conduct quality assurance audits of staff performance, develop and implement quality improvement activities, train and mentor staff, provide feedback on staff performance and developmental needs, collect/analyze/report on data, prepare reports on performance and metrics, and other responsibilities of a similar nature and level. FLSA STATUS Non-exempt...

Overview Join to apply for the Coder Senior role at LCMC Health . Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers. Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding. Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems. Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion. Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity...

Specialties: ENT / General Surgery / Plastic Surgery / Dermatology General Duties Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers. Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary. Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding. Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems. Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion. Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department. Adheres to LCMC...