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Ochsner Health

Remote Coder Specialist - Pediatrics/Neonatology


PayCompetitive
LocationNew Orleans/Louisiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: REQ_00223021
      Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment
      - Chance to make a positive impact on patient care and coding accuracy
      - Engaging in meaningful work that helps ensure accurate reimbursement for services
      - Strong commitment to employee development and training

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Accurately assign ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations
      - Ensure the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing medical documentation
      - Act as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors
      - Communicate with providers for clarification or to request additional documentation as needed
      - Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Minimum of 1 year of coding experience
      - High School diploma or equivalent; E/M experience required
      - Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS, and coding principles
      - Effective verbal and written communication skills
      - Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - E/M experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology
      - Completion of an accredited AHIMA/AAPC coding program with certification
      - Recognized certification by the AHIMA or AAPC

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  • About the company

      Ochsner Medical Center, historically also known as Ochsner Clinic, Ochsner Hospital, and Ochsner Foundation Hospital, is a hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana, a short distance from the city limits of New Orleans.