7 observation coder jobs found

Duties Help Reviews outpatient and observation records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory and coding requirements, including high-acuity and time sensitive encounters. Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical records to verify required components (patient identifiers, signatures, dates, orders, reports, and time-based documentation) and to evaluate documentation for consistency, accuracy, medical necessity, and appropriate modifier usage. Ensures final diagnoses accurately reflect care provided and are supported by provider documentation. Ensures documentation corrections are completed within required timeframes to support timely coding, billing, quality reporting, and performance measurement.

Medical CoderThe Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for medical coding of inpatient, outpatient, and observation encounters. The contractor is responsible for providing accurate and complete medical coding services in accordance with VA guidelines, ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding standards, and must maintain an overall coding accuracy rate of 95% or above. Accuracy is paramount, and the Coder must maintain strict adherence to VA national policy, local VAMC policy, and applicable federal regulations governing coding of protected health information.Primary Responsibilities• Maintain an overall coding accuracy of 95% or above across all record types.• Perform coding in accordance with current Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.• Code all diagnoses and procedures to the highest degree of specificity.• Complete provider queries in a timely and compliant manner when required.• Meet coding productivity standards: Observation - Non-Billable 4 per day;...

FT, 80 hrs / pp, 1.0 FTE; days, Mon.-Fri.Remote.Summary :Responsible for advanced coding of inpatient, observation, inpatient and ambulatory surgery / anesthesia records, including the assignment of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes, and CPT procedural codes. Emergency department encounters (including charging related functions such as E / M levels and charges) and / or other outpatient services.Education and / or Experience Requirements :High school diploma or equivalent, AAS degree in Health Information Management or equivalent educ / experience preferred.3-5years of acute care inpatient coding background.Member of AHIMA or AAPC and maintain continuing education.Experience in 3M Coding Reimbursement / Epic System and Computer Assisted Coding.Licensure & Certifications Requirements :Registered Health Information Tech (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC).Pay Range :$22.71- $34.56.

Reviews/audits and interprets medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedure and apply correct ICD10, CPT-4, and HCPC's codes in accordance with government and insurance regulations. Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material. Follow up with providers on any documentation that is insufficient, missing, or unclear. Assists providers with questions regarding coding and documentation guidelines. Provides ongoing feedback based on observations from coding documentation and identifies opportunities for education and communicates trends to leaders. Keeps up to date on carrier policies/guidelines to ensure all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or Payer-specific guidelines. Reviews and resolves suspended charges due to claim edits or payor rejections related to coding. Reviews, corrects and appeals coding-related denials trends and shares with leadership, and team members to...

Inpatient Facility Medical Coder To independently and efficiently perform the responsibilities assigning accurate diagnosis and procedures codes to the patients health information records for: Emergency Department (ED), Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Hospital Ambulatory Surgical Center (HAS), Observations (OBS), Inpatient (IP) and other selected facility records. Maintain an acceptable level of performance in quality and productivity for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS/CPT classification and nomenclature systems. All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of Diseases - Official Coding Guidelines for coding and reporting as established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS); American Medical Association (CPT); National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI); Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicaid (OMAP), and Kaiser Permanente organization/institutional coding...

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...

CTHCA Medical Billing Specialist Hot Job Reservation Wide - WA Overview Salary Range $23.08 - $28.12 Hourly Description Closing Date: Open Until Filled with Bi-weekly Reviews Position: CTHCA Medical Billing Specialist (2 Positions) Salary: $23.08 to $28.12 per hour DOE Reports To: Revenue Cycle Supervisor Location: Nespelem Health Center, 6 Month Training in Nespelem, WA, with Possibility of Working in Other Districts Upon Completion of Training. Basic Functions: This is a Non-Exempt Position. Performs Clerical Standard and Procedures of the Medical Billing Office Through Direct Contact with Eligible Programs Using Computer-Aided Data Entry Screens. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education and Training: Requires a High School Diploma or GED Requires 12 Months Billing and Coding Experience with Anatomy and Pathophysiology Training Willing to Obtain a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Certificate or Certified Professional Biller (CPB)...