Coding Specialist, EM

Job Posting Closing Date: Open until Filled

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Job Description

The Coding Specialist I is an entry level ED professional fee coder with less than 24 months of ED professional coding experience. The Coding Specialist utilizes critical thinking skills in evaluating medical necessity in regulatory policies. Apply knowledge of official coding guidelines and other regulatory guidelines through assignment of compliant, complete, and accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT service codes for the professional component of rendered services based upon the clinical documentation provided within the medical record. Works collaboratively with other members of the Coding, Coding Quality and Clinician Education team to complete all essential responsibilities in a timely fashion to meet the quality, utilization, and financial needs of the organization.

Location: Remote

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Examines medical records to determine the proper ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure codes) to be assigned
• Utilizes coding tools & resources to verify the correctness of CPT and ICD codes assigned.
• Abstracts data including providers, injury info, quality measures, and others as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in coding principles and government regulations through reading materials and/or attendance at educational meetings or seminars.
• Maintains appropriate certification.
• Communicates with coworkers and physicians to resolve and clarify questions and documentation discrepancies.
• Communicates risk management concerns to appropriate parties.
• Completes priority accounts (Holds) daily.
• Refers complex issues to designated work queues.
• Participates in coder specific training and education based on audit metrics and trends.
• Review and analyze content of medical record to accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes; CPT procedure codes and modifiers according to national coding guidelines, USACS policies and SOPs.