5 observation coder jobs found

Reports to the Manager, Coding & Records.Reviews, codes, and analyzes medical records in order to abstract relevant data from patient medical records into the on-line computer system.Assigns DRGs to Medicare, Medicaid, and other required payors.Determines DRG and APC assignment on outpatient and inpatient records.Maintains productivity and accuracy levels for the assigned job code.This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in one of the following states:Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Texas.MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS MISSION:We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.VALUES:Trust.Respect.Integrity.Compassion.SERVICE GOALS:Personally connect.Keep everyone informed.Be on their team.Reviews and analyzes discharged patient medical records to ensure all applicable patient data is available for coding and...

Reports to the Manager, Coding & Records. Reviews, codes, and analyzes medical records in order to abstract relevant data from patient medical records into the on-line computer system. Assigns DRGs to Medicare, Medicaid, and other required payors. Determines DRG and APC assignment on outpatient and inpatient records. Maintains productivity and accuracy levels for the assigned job code. MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team. At Beacon Health System, our commitment to world-class healthcare starts with the people we bring into our organization. We are focused on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent who are aligned to our mission and ready to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. We believe that access to great talent should not be...

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job performs thorough medical record review to abstract medical and demographic data, interpret and apply diagnoses and procedures utilizing ICD and CPT coding systems and assists in decreasing the average accounts receivable days. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Reviews and interprets medical information, physician treatment plans, course, and outcome to determine appropriate ICD-10 CM/CPT codes for diagnoses and procedures. (65%) Abstracts data elements to satisfy statistical requests by the hospital, health system, medical staff, etc. and enters all coded/abstracted information into designated system. (15%) Ensures efficient management of medical information and cash flow as it pertains to the unbilled coding report. (10%) Keeps informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10 CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, reviewing coding clinics and other resources...

Overview Responsible for ensuring accuracy and quality coding assignments for all records requiring DRG and/or APC coding; ensures optimal and timely reimbursement. Responsibilities Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions) Performs comprehensive pre-billing coding audits, through the use of eValuator , to ensure claims are accurately coded and charged in compliance with coding and regulatory standards. Performs comprehensive pre-billing coding data quality reviews on inpatient and/or outpatient records to ensure proper coding guidelines have been followed and appropriate DRG (MS/APR) or APC assignments have been made for appropriate reimbursement. Responsible for completion of reviews within 72 hrs of import date to include new reviews of up to or exceeding 12 to 15 per day for inpatients and/or completion of reviews within 48 hrs of import date including up to or exceeding 50 per day for outpatient accounts. Maintains an audit response...

ResponsibilitiesThe Coder II reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement.Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM / CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines.Apply advanced knowledge of disease processes to assign codes for conditions and procedures not listed in the indexes of coding books.Follow appropriate guidelines and policies to code accurately from physician documentation within the medical record.Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing / ambiguous information for accurate coding.Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines.Applies knowledge of coding and DRG assignment for ethical and optimal reimbursement.Competent to accurately code and abstract all inpatient, 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and / or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.Ensures the final diagnosis...