Reviews, codes, and abstracts complex hospital services, including inpatient procedures, overnight and multi-night stay services, and other complex medical services.
Uses appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes, follows Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payer guidelines, and works with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment.
Collaborates with management and other departments to resolve issues, meet deadlines, maintain data integrity, and support departmental goals.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- AHIMA-accredited coding program completion with certification preferred
Experience
- 3 years of coding experience required
Certifications
- CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT required
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer skills and data entry/retrieval proficiency
- Proficiency with Windows-based applications and role-specific software
- Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, and coding principles
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, analytical, and quality management skills
- Proven ability to code complicated inpatient cases
Location
Louisiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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