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Senior Coder – DRG Coding

Medical Billing and CodingMedical Billing and CodingFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1915H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Pennsylvania

Posted

7 days ago

Salary

Not specified

High School7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records to identify principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures performed • Carefully details review of documents such as laboratory findings, radiology reports, various scan reports, discharge summary, history and physical, consultations, orders, progress notes • Translates all diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form procedure codes • Using the Encoder software program, determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures • Communicates to Coding Quality and Professional Manager any new diagnoses, procedures, technologies, etc. documented within patient records

Job Requirements

  • One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire
  • Acceptable certifications include: AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – Candidates with only a CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire
  • All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except: Scribe, Documentation, Instructor, and International Credentials Certified Professional Biller (CPB), Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS), Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA), Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Collaboration and cooperation encouraged
  • Diverse workforce valued

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