56 lead coder jobs found

Coder Lead 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, includes 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. Your Everyday General Duties 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 ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT/HCPCS codes, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, POA, SOI, ROM assignments, APC assignment and all required modifiers....

At Houston Methodist, the Lead Inpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient 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...

Job Description About the Role: Join our innovative healthcare information management team as a Lead Inpatient Medical Coder. This pivotal position is essential in connecting clinical data with technology, driving the development of advanced AI solutions for medical coding and billing. You will leverage your expertise to significantly influence our product development initiatives. Requirements and Qualifications: At least 3 years of extensive experience in inpatient medical coding within a hospital setting. Expertise in accurately identifying and extracting ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT codes, and their modifiers from patient records. Comprehensive knowledge of the evidence requirements for precise coding. Hands-on experience with grouper software for MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with the billing department on coding-related matters. Up-to-date with the latest ICD-10-CM,...

Description Selected by CHRISTUS Health Coding Leadership, to focus coding skills and expertise to foster an environment of teamwork and service excellence mentoring, training, cross training their designated Regional Inpatient or Outpatient Coding team. Coding Lead will work with Coders as a resource to maintain current and high-quality ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT coding for the Inpatient and/or Outpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Coding Leads will work to ensure Coders abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and AMA CPT Guidelines. Coding Lead will act as a liaison for coding related questions, providing clear and concise written or verbal...

Join to apply for the RCM0002_Medical Coder Lead role at Premier Medical Resources . Revenue Cycle Management is looking for a Medical Coder Lead to join our team! Summary The Medical Coder Lead is responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in coding processes, providing advanced technical guidance, and ensuring coding accuracy, compliance, and productivity standards are met. The position supports coders and auditors through consultation, mentoring, and expertise on complex coding scenarios. Essential Functions Serve as a resource and consultant for coders on complex or specialty coding scenarios. Review and provide guidance on challenging cases to ensure coding accuracy and compliance. Partner with auditors to resolve discrepancies and identify trends in coding errors. Provide mentoring and technical support to coders, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices. Assist in developing and updating coding procedures, guidelines, and reference materials....

A healthcare management company in Houston is seeking a Medical Coder Lead responsible for guiding coders on complex scenarios and ensuring compliance with coding standards. The role involves mentoring, reviewing cases, and collaborating with clinical and RCM teams. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, seven years of coding experience, and relevant coding certifications such as CPC or COC. Comprehensive benefits package offers medical, dental, vision plans, and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview At Houston Methodist, the Lead Inpatient Coder position is responsible for providing administrative support to the department while ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient 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. Houston Methodist Standard...

Experienced Multi-Specialty Surgery Coder The experienced multi-specialty surgery coder is responsible for daily coding, denial management, charge hold, RAI resolution and abstraction. The coder is responsible for escalation of coding questions and requests for coding guidance to the Coding Coordinator and/or Supervisor. Participate in internal QA audits and provide feedback in the compliance QA process. Hours: Monday - Friday, working 40 hours a week Location: Fully Remote - U.S You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Provide coding and abstraction of physician or professional records Provide communications to Coordinator, Supervisors and Managers Complete RAI's, denials, charge hold reports, and coding edits Assist on special coding projects as assigned You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear...

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities: Performs various clerical functions as requested by the supervisor or group lead Responsibilities include applying CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes by translating dictated pathology reports, in a timely and accurate manner Responds to accounts receivable...

Medical Records Technician (Coder) Summary: Performs independent inpatient and outpatient medical coding by reviewing full electronic and paper records to assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Abstracts clinical, demographic, and utilization data to support workload reporting, billing, reimbursement, and compliance. Validates documentation, resolves ambiguities with providers, updates data systems, meets closeout deadlines, and provides guidance to improve documentation quality and data integrity. Responsibilities: Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides outpatient and inpatient medical coding support within Health Information Management (HIM), typically as part of a centralized coding team under a Coding Supervisor and Coding Lead. Independently reviews complete health records to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. Abstracts and validates...

Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient) Performs independent inpatient and outpatient medical coding by reviewing full electronic and paper records to assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Abstracts clinical, demographic, and utilization data to support workload reporting, billing, reimbursement, and compliance. Validates documentation, resolves ambiguities with providers, updates data systems, meets closeout deadlines, and provides guidance to improve documentation quality and data integrity. Provides outpatient and inpatient medical coding support within Health Information Management (HIM), typically as part of a centralized coding team under a Coding Supervisor and Coding Lead. Independently reviews complete health records to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. Abstracts and validates clinical, demographic, and utilization data; enters information...

Senior Professional Fee Coder - San Antonio Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio Work Arrangement: Onsite only | Location: San Antonio, TX | Salary: $63,052 to $80,000 | FLSA Status: Nonexempt | Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summary Baylor College of Medicine- CHRISTUS Children’s in San Antonio is seeking a highly motivated and competent professional to serve as a Senior Professional Fee Coder with primary responsibilities for managing and supporting the day‑to‑day functions of the revenue cycle under the direction of the Lead, Revenue Cycle. The candidate must be skilled in performing complex tasks required in healthcare services within the revenue cycle, to include documentation reviews, denial analysis, and educational initiatives but not limited to coding and provider education. The ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and ability to gain the confidence of faculty, staff, leaders, colleagues, etc. Will have experience with...

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Outpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to day surgery and observation 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 or higher degree in a Comission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Managment accredited program or additional two years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree EXPERIENCE Three years of relevant outpatient coding experience or successful completion of the Houston Methodist Senior Outpatient Coder Transition Program LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required Must have one of the following:-RHIT - Certified Health Information Technician (AHIMA)-RHIA - Registered Health Information...

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)...

Senior Professional Fee Coder San Antonio Summary Baylor College of Medicine CHRISTUS Childrens in San Antonio seeks a highly motivated and competent professional to serve as a Senior Professional Fee Coder. The candidate will manage and support the day?to?day functions of the revenue cycle under the direction of the Lead, Revenue Cycle. The role requires expertise in documentation reviews, denial analysis, coding, provider education, and revenue integrity initiatives. Job Duties Review provider documentation for compliance and accuracy; flag potential coding issues. Compile data for dashboards and audit summaries; support denial trend analysis and root cause identification. Assist in creating educational materials, handouts, and training sessions; track attendance. Serve as a resource for basic coding and documentation questions; route complex inquiries to Lead, Revenue Cycle. Provide administrative and operational support for revenue cycle projects and other...

Ceris Certified Coder I Ceris is seeking a certified coder. The Ceris certified coder reverse codes previously coded medical bills to determine coding accuracy. This is a remote role. Essential functions and responsibilities: Receives claim and processes based on state rules and regulations Determines validity and compensability of the claim using CorVel proprietary programs Makes recommendations to referring office Communicates claim status with referring office Reads and comprehends all medical reports Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned Complies with all safety rules/regulations, in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program ("IIPP"), as well as, maintains HIPAA compliance Knowledge and skills: Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of...

Physician Compliance Auditor Grady Health System offers many career paths for experienced professionals. Whether you have many years of experience or are in the early stages of your career, you can find a rewarding career at Grady! Location: Atlanta, GA Job Type: FTE Shift/Schedule: Days This is a remote role, but the ideal candidate will be required to come into the office occasionally to meet with the providers. The Physician Compliance Auditor is responsible for conducting compliance audits, reporting results, researching/investigating issues, and establishing compliance monitoring processes. The Compliance Auditor is responsible for performing clinical reviews of medical records and other documentation to evaluate issues of coding accuracy, medical necessity, the appropriateness of treatment setting, HIPAA matters, and other compliance issues as directed by the Physician Coding Director, Compliance Director. This position requires effective communication with internal...

Ceris Certified Coder I Ceris is seeking a certified coder. The Ceris certified coder reverse codes previously coded medical bills to determine coding accuracy. This is a remote role. Essential functions and responsibilities: Receives claim and processes based on state rules and regulations Determines validity and compensability of the claim using CorVel proprietary programs Makes recommendations to referring office Communicates claim status with referring office Reads and comprehends all medical reports Adheres to client and carrier guidelines and participates in claims review as needed Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned Complies with all safety rules/regulations, in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program ("IIPP"), as well as, maintains HIPAA compliance Knowledge and skills: Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of...

CERIS is seeking a Certified Coder. The CERIS Certified Coder reverse code previously coded medical bills to determine coding accuracy. This is a remote role. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: Receives claim and processes based on state rules and regulations Determine validity and compensability of the claim using CorVel proprietary programs Make recommendations to referring office Communicate claim status with referring office Read and comprehend all medical reports Adhere to client and carrier guidelines and participate in claims review as needed Assists other claims professionals with more complex or problematic claims as necessary Additional duties/responsibilities as assigned Comply with all safety rules/regulations, in conjunction with the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (“IIPP”), as well as, maintain HIPAA compliance KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Ability to learn rapidly to develop knowledge and understanding of claims practice Strong organizational skills Ability...

Medical Coder Job Duties: Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements, and complications. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement. Analyzes medical records and identifies documentation deficiencies. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff. Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results. Identifies diagnostic and procedural information. Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes. Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines. Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers. Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues. Researches, analyzes, recommends, and facilitates plan of action...

Description Summary: Coding Auditor Senior will perform code audits and abstraction using the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic Guidance, and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal policies, and internal procedures. The Coding Auditor Senior will be involved with activities of quality assurance auditing and risk adjustment code abstraction for the following programs, including but not limited to Commercial Risk Adjustment, Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, and HHS and Medicare RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation). This is an on-site position with a remote option. Responsibilities: Perform Medical Record reviews and audits based on organizational priorities. These can include both prospective and concurrent Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows as well as retrospective auditing. Review and audits may lead to the addition, deletion, adjustment, or confirmation of diagnoses for risk adjustment....

Company Description International SOS Government Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include "hands on" direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities,...

Division: CHRISTUS Children's Hospital - San Antonio Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: San Antonio, TX Salary Range: $63,052 to $80,000 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Summary Baylor College of Medicine- CHRISTUS Children's in San Antonio is seeking a highly motivated and competent professional to serve as a Senior Professional Fee Coder with primary responsibilities for managing and supporting the day-to-day functions of the revenue cycle under the direction of the Lead, Revenue Cycle. The candidate must be skilled in performing complex tasks required in healthcare services within the revenue cycle, to include documentation reviews, denial analysis, and educational initiatives but not limited to coding and provider education. The ideal candidate will have strong operational skills and ability to gain the confidence of faculty, staff, leaders, colleagues, etc. Will have experience with revenue integrity and can...

Summary Performs independent inpatient and outpatient medical coding by reviewing full electronic and paper records to assign accurate ICD, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Abstracts clinical, demographic, and utilization data to support workload reporting, billing, reimbursement, and compliance. Validates documentation, resolves ambiguities with providers, updates data systems, meets closeout deadlines, and provides guidance to improve documentation quality and data integrity. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Provides outpatient and inpatient medical coding support within Health Information Management (HIM), typically as part of a centralized coding team under a Coding Supervisor and Coding Lead. Independently reviews complete health records to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes. Abstracts and validates clinical, demographic, and utilization...