Certified Coder (Remote) - Pathology & Immunology

Certified Coder (Remote)

• Pathology & Immunology St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $25.30
• $37.

94 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Caregiver leave Employee assistance program 403(b) Qualifications

RHIA AHIMA RHIT

Certified Professional Coder ICD-10 Certified Coding Associate Decision making Certified Coding Specialist Medical billing Computer skills Medical Billing & Coding Epic Associate's degree Medical terminology Documentation review Communication skills Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Position reviews medical report documentation to determine/verify appropriate CPT and ICD-10 diagnosis code assignment. Must exercise independent judgement and decision making to determine accurate coding & billing.

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Reviews Pathology reports in Epic Beaker for charges received via various interfaces. Identifies all pertinent facts necessary to assign the most comprehensive diagnosis and procedure codes that accurately describe patient conditions. Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes. Communicates with physicians as needed to assure documentation and coding supports services performed. Assists other coders and IBC staff with medical terminology and policy interpretation as required. Codes reports for IBC staff to be sent to the various payers for reimbursement. Other Functions Assists with efforts to increase physician awareness of documentation requirements. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Equipment Office equipment. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications Education:

A diploma, certification or degree is not required. Certifications /

Professional Licenses :

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist
• Physican based (CCS-P)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder
• Apprentice (CPC-A)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder
• Hospital (CPC-H)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder
• Hospital Apprentice (CPC-H-A)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job Required Qualifications:

Must have one of the following coding credentials: AHIMA (CCA, CCS, or CCS-P); AAPC (CPC, CPC-A, CPC-H, CPC-H-A, or one of the AAPC specialty-specific coding credentials (the specialty-specific credential is only valid for that employee's department).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous coding experience or experience equivalent to an associate's degree in a related field. Knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding.

Preferred Qualifications Education:

Associate degree

• Medical Coding & Billing Certifications /

Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Systems, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Terminology Grade C10-H Salary Range $25.30

• $37.

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