What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder - Coder III position at J. Edward Staffing LLC?
Professional Type: Medical Coder
Specialty: Coder III
Contract Type: Long-Term, 13 weeks,
Shift: Day, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, 40 hour/week,
Rate: $27.00/hr
Requirements:
Specialty: Coder III
Contract Type: Long-Term, 13 weeks,
Shift: Day, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, 40 hour/week,
Rate: $27.00/hr
Requirements:
- 2 – 3 years progressive on the job experience.
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required and maintained thereafter.
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Extensive knowledge of:
- Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Mentors other coders advancing to more complex cases.
Codes high dollar and all types of multifaceted accounts which includes, but is not limited to, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular surgeries, major transplants, neurovascular surgeries, spinal fusions and coding level 1 trauma (multi significant) · ICD 10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes - Analyzes medical records using the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses and ICD-10-Procedural Classification System (PCS) operative procedure codes utilizing designated software to included Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) and/or encoder, coding manuals and other reference material.
- Adheres to all department coding procedures, policies, guidelines and quality standards.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Meets revenue cycle goals (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Productivity Standards). Issue Resolution
- Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned for review of edits, etc. Communication · Collaborates with clinical documentation specialists (CDS) to determine appropriate DRG assignment for compliance and reimbursement purposes.
- Collaborates with Quality Management and other departments (Billing Registration, etc.) as required.
- Seeks clarification from attending physician in cases where documentation is absent, ambiguous, or contradictory.
- Reviews inpatient clinical documentation to determine the appropriate assignment of alpha numeric diagnosis/procedure codes and Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG). Data is classified for internal and external statistical reporting, research, regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Mentors other coders advancing to more complex cases.
Salary : $27
