Boys Town
Omaha, NE, USA
Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital
*$3,000 Hiring Bonus!
*Must have Inpatient Coding Experience
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday. Flexible 8-hour shift between the hours of 6a-6p.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Responsible for thorough and accurate coding of diseases and procedures of each inpatient/hospital record using ICD‑10‑CM, ICD‑10‑PCS, 3M encoder and ensuring correct assignment of the Medicare Severity‑Diagnosis Related Group (MS‑DRG) or All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group (APR‑DRG).
Verify the patient's discharge disposition and ensure the appropriate present‑on‑admission (POA) indicators are assigned to each code, supporting the reason for the visit that is documented by the provider.
Assist with writing appeals or resolving coding & reimbursement issues with Patient Financial Services staff and third‑party payers for DRG issues and denials, supporting the assigned DRG and addressing clinical documentation to validate the assigned codes....