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In Patient Coding Specialist I, Remote
PayCompetitive
LocationChattanooga/Tennessee
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 42282
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Flexible remote work environment
- Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere
- Involvement in performance improvement initiatives
- Chance to maintain and enhance coding certifications
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review inpatient and outpatient medical records to assign and sequence appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes
- Validate accuracy of Admission-Discharge-Transfer (ADT) data fields and abstract relevant information
- Address coding edits and needed corrections based on daily reviews of coding work queues
- Collaborate with leadership to obtain physician clarification for incomplete or ambiguous documentation
- Follow charge verification processes and route accounts based on coding accuracy
What is Required (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Disease Pathology, and Medical Terminology
- Familiarity with coding conventions and CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- Ability to translate written diagnostic and procedure descriptions accurately for coding
- Computer literate with basic word-processing skills and knowledge of MS Office
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- 1 year of inpatient or outpatient coding experience in a hospital setting
- Coding certification such as RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CPC, or CPC-H
- Validation of specialty focus such as ICD-10 coding or CPT coding from an accredited program
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