| Job ID |
Specialty |
Geographic Location |
City |
State |
Recruiter |
| 1921960 |
Medical Coder |
|
Milwaukee |
WI |
Acuity Search Solutions, Inc. |
Company Name: Acuity Search Solutions, Inc.
Recruiter Name: David Lutz
Contact Phone: 513-206-9881
Job Title: Specialty Coder - IR and Cardiac - REMOTE
In HouseID:
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted)
NATION-WIDE REMOTE CODER OPPORTUNTIY - Interventional Radiology and Cardiac
Fully REMOTE - work from Home.
Come join one of the leading health systems in the country from your home office. There is an immediate need for specialty coders! We are offering an extremely competitive range in order to attract top talent quickly around ICD-10.
Don't miss this opportunity!
Call David at 513-206-9881 and send your resume into consideration: dlutz@acuitymri.com
Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the coding and abstraction of complex inpatient and research cases or cardiac and interventional
radiology coding.
Major Responsibilities:
Codes research cases and complex inpatient or cardiac and interventional radiology procedures and diagnoses
using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Procedure Coding System (PCS) coding protocols (i.e.
research, transplant, ventricular assist device, complex cardiac, complex medical). Independently determines
principle diagnosis and reason for admission on all cases. Follows the prescribed organization's coding guidelines,
and quality and productivity standards.
Sequences diagnoses and procedure codes as outlined in the ICD Official Coding Guidelines and Uniform Hospital
Discharge Data Set.
Reviews all provider documentation to include review of patient histories, physical examinations, emergency room
visits, procedures, consultation and discharge summaries to support assigned codes in the health information
record so that all significant diagnoses and procedures may be captured for reimbursement, statistical, research,
severity and data purposes.
Reviews health information records for clinical core measure data collection, hospital acquired conditions and
complications. Sends records for second level review per pre-determined protocols.
Follows up and obtains clarification on inaccurate documentation as appropriate.
Applies Medical Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) and/or Ambulatory Patient Categories (APCs) in
order to code charts for accurate hospital bill preparation. Reviews MS-DRG information from nursing worksheets
for accuracy. Forwards inaccurate information to appropriate leader as needed.
Compiles data for Center for Medicare Services (CMS) reporting of clinical indicators.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management
Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Practices ethical judgment in assigning and sequencing
codes for proper insurance reimbursement.
Maintains the confidentiality of patient records. Reports any perceived non-compliant practices to the coding leader
or compliance officer.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
Coding Specialist (CCS) certification issued by the American Health Information Management Association
(AHIMA), or
Health Information Administrator (RHIA) registration issued by the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA), or
Health Information Technician (RHIT) registration issued by the American Health Information Management
Association (AHIMA), or
Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) certification issued by the American Academy of
Professional Coders (AAPC).
CALL DAVID FOR INFORMATION - 513-206-9881
Email Resumes to: dlutz@acuitymri.com
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