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Trilogy Health Services, LLC
Clinical Coder
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What they do
A Medical Coder organizes and reviews patient medical records and assigns codes for each diagnosis and treatment. Prepares coded information for use by health care insurers or for research. May retrieve information for clinicians and billing offices. Works in healthcare facilities.
$63,091 / year median in Kentucky
-13% projected decline
Job Description
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Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services - a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.POSITION OVERVIEW
Job Summary The Clinical Coder extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural and diagnostic codes to resident records. Accurately assigns and sequencesICD-10-CM
diagnostic and procedural codes and/or E&M and procedural codes to patient records for use in reimbursement and data collection. Roles and Responsibilities- Confirms appropriate diagnosis related group assignments.
- Verifies patient information to identify any documentation vs. report discrepancies and to ensure codes and other abstracted data are accurately applied to appropriate patient's account/encounter.
- Codes and abstracts medical records to provide information for financial reimbursement and data collection, converts interpreted data into appropriate code numbers.
- Assess documentation and/or queries physician for additional information when indicated to clarify or provide specificity to a diagnosis, symptom, or reason for a service.
- Utilizes various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain resident medical and treatment histories.
- Analyzes information and enters into computer system.
- Retrieves patient medical records from medical personnel from various institutions.
- Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
- Verifies signatures and reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
- Attends and participates in annual company required in-service training programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
High School /GED Experience:
1-3 years Licenses and Certifications Certified Medical Coder with one of the following active certifications (CPC from AAPC; orCCA, CCSP, CCS
from AHIMA) preferred or; Licensed Practical Nurse or; Certified Medical Assistant or; Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.LOCATION
US-KY-Louisville Trilogy Health Services 303 N. Hurstbourne Parkway LouisvilleKY BENEFITS
- Competitive salaries and weekly pay
- 401(k) Company Match
- Mental Health Support Program
- Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
- First time homebuyers' program
- HSA/FSA
- And so much more!