Outpatient Coder - Beginner
Requisition Number:
26242 Position Title:
External Description:
Remote Coder positions are available in FL, CT, NC, SC, NY, NH, TX, AZ, NJ, PA, ME, and MA! Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations -- Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York -- plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations.
Summary:
Appropriately analyzes and codes complex outpatient records.
High-level expertise in coding and documentation guidelines, co-morbidity condition and major co-morbidity condition, extensive knowledge of CPT and LCD for appropriate reimbursement and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Performs E/M (Evaluation Management) coding for physician and facility with a minimum accuracy of 95%Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and current procedural terminology procedural coding to maintain an accurate database and ensure accurate coding at minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
Competent in the utilization of an electronic medical record, and computerized coding/abstracting systemsApplies the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions as well as any additional regulatory guidelines and/or coding references to select diagnosis and all significant procedures, indicating the patient's acuity, severity of illness and risk of mortality (if applicable) and all charges as documented in the medical recordApplies knowledge of ambulatory payment classification reimbursement for procedure coding, current procedural terminology guidelines, knowledge of local coverage determination's for medical necessity, and appropriate use of modifiersEffectively and professionally communicates with providers to clarify documentation in order to assign accurate diagnoses and procedures for ambulatory payment classification and for medical necessityAbility to code using either 3M encoder or ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM bookAttends and participates in required hospital education programs in order to maintain and enhance their coding skills and stay abreast of changes in codes, coding guidelines and regulations.
Maintains certified coding credentials in accordance with the certified coding requirements and demonstrates annual complianceAchieves the organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork and safetyResponds to all questions regarding diagnoses and procedures with the billing office in a timely mannerFulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the positionOther information:
Required:
Minimum
Experience:
At least 6 months of outpatient coding experience or related experience requiredSpecialized training in medical terminology, ICD-10-CM Diagnosis, CPT procedure and E/M codingAble to decipher operative reports, medical orders, and various medical records in the appropriate selection of codesExperience in acute care coding with outpatient recordsDesired:
Course work in Anatomy and Physiology Education and Credentials:
HS Graduate or EquivalentCertification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC):
CPC Location:
REMOTE-NY-KRN Work Type:
Full-Time Standard Hours:
40.
00 FTE:
1.
000000 Work Schedule:
Day 8 Work Shift:
Day Shift.
M-F 8 hours possible evening & weekends Org Unit:
1853 Department:
CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING Exempt:
No Grade:
S6 Salary Range:
$20.
23 - $37.
56 Hourly EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only).
Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
City:
Danbury State:
Connecticut Community / Marketing Title:
Outpatient Coder - Beginner Company Profile:
Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system.
The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health.
The new health system was created to provide communities across New York's Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
EEO Employer Verbiage:
Location_formattedLocationLong:
Danbury, Connecticut US Job Number:
65814 Recommended Skills Anatomy Billing Critical Care Current Procedural Terminology (Cpt) Customer Service Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
26242 Position Title:
External Description:
Remote Coder positions are available in FL, CT, NC, SC, NY, NH, TX, AZ, NJ, PA, ME, and MA! Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations -- Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York -- plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations.
Summary:
Appropriately analyzes and codes complex outpatient records.
High-level expertise in coding and documentation guidelines, co-morbidity condition and major co-morbidity condition, extensive knowledge of CPT and LCD for appropriate reimbursement and compliance.
Responsibilities:
Performs E/M (Evaluation Management) coding for physician and facility with a minimum accuracy of 95%Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and current procedural terminology procedural coding to maintain an accurate database and ensure accurate coding at minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
Competent in the utilization of an electronic medical record, and computerized coding/abstracting systemsApplies the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definitions as well as any additional regulatory guidelines and/or coding references to select diagnosis and all significant procedures, indicating the patient's acuity, severity of illness and risk of mortality (if applicable) and all charges as documented in the medical recordApplies knowledge of ambulatory payment classification reimbursement for procedure coding, current procedural terminology guidelines, knowledge of local coverage determination's for medical necessity, and appropriate use of modifiersEffectively and professionally communicates with providers to clarify documentation in order to assign accurate diagnoses and procedures for ambulatory payment classification and for medical necessityAbility to code using either 3M encoder or ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM bookAttends and participates in required hospital education programs in order to maintain and enhance their coding skills and stay abreast of changes in codes, coding guidelines and regulations.
Maintains certified coding credentials in accordance with the certified coding requirements and demonstrates annual complianceAchieves the organization's established expectations with regard to customer service, teamwork and safetyResponds to all questions regarding diagnoses and procedures with the billing office in a timely mannerFulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the positionOther information:
Required:
Minimum
Experience:
At least 6 months of outpatient coding experience or related experience requiredSpecialized training in medical terminology, ICD-10-CM Diagnosis, CPT procedure and E/M codingAble to decipher operative reports, medical orders, and various medical records in the appropriate selection of codesExperience in acute care coding with outpatient recordsDesired:
Course work in Anatomy and Physiology Education and Credentials:
HS Graduate or EquivalentCertification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC):
CPC Location:
REMOTE-NY-KRN Work Type:
Full-Time Standard Hours:
40.
00 FTE:
1.
000000 Work Schedule:
Day 8 Work Shift:
Day Shift.
M-F 8 hours possible evening & weekends Org Unit:
1853 Department:
CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING Exempt:
No Grade:
S6 Salary Range:
$20.
23 - $37.
56 Hourly EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only).
Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
City:
Danbury State:
Connecticut Community / Marketing Title:
Outpatient Coder - Beginner Company Profile:
Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system.
The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health.
The new health system was created to provide communities across New York's Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
EEO Employer Verbiage:
Location_formattedLocationLong:
Danbury, Connecticut US Job Number:
65814 Recommended Skills Anatomy Billing Critical Care Current Procedural Terminology (Cpt) Customer Service Databases Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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