The Corporate Coding Specialist performs coding and abstracting for all Chapters Health System service lines. This role analyzes and interprets documentation in the medical record and abstracts data elements into the electronic medical record using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding systems.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret information in the medical record and assign the correct codes using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
- Abstract necessary information from medical records, including diagnoses, complications, and co-existing conditions.
- Review medical staff documentation and assign procedure codes, including evaluation and management services.
- Review clinical documentation to ensure valid ICD-10-CM codes are assigned.
- Use the physician query process when documentation is unclear or incomplete for coding purposes.
- Maintain a 95% coding accuracy rate.
- Communicate with medical staff to clarify documentation as needed.
- Ensure diagnoses and CPT codes accurately reflect and support the visit and comply with regulatory standards and guidelines.
- Adhere to the Standards of Ethical Coding set by AHIMA and AAPC.
- Maintain current coding knowledge and continuing education to preserve credentials.
- Complete assignments within required timeframes and schedule expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
- Compensation pay range: $24.30 - $36.16 per hour
- Drug and/or alcohol testing may be required after a conditional offer of employment.
- Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse verification is required for Florida affiliate services after a conditional offer of employment.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education.
- Minimum of 3 years of acute care, home health, physician, or ancillary coding experience.
- Completion of a credentialed coding certificate program.
- One or more of the following credentials: CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or HCS-D.
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT, including the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant, and Coding Clinic for HCPCS.
- Understanding of clinical documentation improvement and its relationship to coding accuracy.
- Familiarity with encoder technology, Computer Assisted Coding, abstracting systems, and electronic medical records (EMR).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to productivity and coding accuracy requirements.
Competencies
- Must satisfactorily complete competency requirements for the position.
Location
Florida, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
4 weeks ago