The Coding Advocate will handle medical coding and data entry/abstraction for hospital acute out-patient visits, specifically Emergency Room (E.R.) cases. The role uses the 3M 360 Encoder HDM to streamline the coding and billing process.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed. Responsibilities and objectives may change over time.
All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable regulations.
Essential Functions
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM and PCS primary and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes based on documentation in the record and in accordance with site-specific guidelines and policies.
- Accurately assign DRGs.
- Create compliant physician queries.
- Review claims for medical necessity.
- Update problem lists consistent with client contracts.
- Correctly assign present on admission indicators.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and teammates.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and contribute to team success.
- Float between multiple sites and coding specialties with ease and flexibility.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 2-year degree or equivalent experience.
- AHIMA or AAPC certification required.
- Must hold one or more of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC.
- Experience coding Emergency Room cases required.
- Experience working with 3M 360 Encoder HDM required.
- Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to follow issues through to resolution.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location
N/A
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago
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