Primary City/State:
Corpus Christi, Texas
Department Name:
Coding Ambulatory
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Revenue Cycle
Primary Location Salary Range:
$25.77/hr - $38.66/hr, based on education & experience
In accordance with Colorado's EPEWA Equal Pay Transparency Rules.
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner Health.
This fully remote Medical Cod ing Reviewer, Physician Practice position allows you to bring your 3-5 years experience of E/M leveling Coding and grow! This requires CPC or CCS-P in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired.
This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.
The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally any 8 hour period between 7am - 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.
Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position works under close supervision of a qualified HIMS Coding professional and conducts work in coding and/or abstracting. This position will review clinical documentation for correct coding. Review criteria are based on Medicaid, CMS (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid) and established clinical guidelines.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Perform chart reviews by analyzing, evaluating and abstracting data elements from patient's electronic records. Reviews charts to ensure that clinical coding is accurate for proper reimbursement and that coding compliance is complete.
Daily work assignments consist of following Banner's Evaluation and Management (E/M) Direct-to-Bill (DTB) process by reviewing all assigned applicable ICD-10 diagnoses and CPT procedure codes for all inpatient and outpatient encounters.
Follow all Banner Health written coding policies and procedures in accordance with Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant and all regulatory CMS compliance regulations.
Performs ongoing audits/review of inpatient and/or outpatient medical records to assure the use of proper procedure code assignments. Provides findings to the Coder Educator tea, for use as a basis for development of HIMS education.
Works as a member of the HIMS DCET team by meeting productivity and accuracy standards.
Maintains a current knowledge relating to Health Information Management Systems and coding regulatory updates.
Works under direct supervision under HIMS Coding Management and/or experienced staff.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and procedures
Must possess a certification from AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or CPC through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P).
Must have 3-5 years of coding E/M leveling experience and prior experience performing chart reviews. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of ICD/CPT coding principles and the recommended AHIMA coding competencies. Should be familiar with pharmacologic agents. Effective human relations skills are required for interacting with all levels of hospital staff, physicians, and other contacts. Must have highly developed interpersonal and team building skills.
Must be proficient in the use of common office and presentation software and have an advanced knowledge and experience with computer healthcare applications and hardware.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related surgical coding and/or experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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