Job title: Remote- ED Facility Medical Coder with Injections and Infusions
Company: Aquity
Job description: Description :ED Facility Coder with Injections and InfusionsAQuity Solutions- an IKS Health company is seeking to hire an experienced ED Coder with experience coding Injections and Infusion and E?M leveling.Position Summary:As an experienced AQuity coder you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on emergency room facility accounts. You will use established coding principles and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record to obtain the appropriate emergency room codes for procedures, injections and infusions. You will be located on a remote basis at a home office.Essential Functions:Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient’s health care encounter. * Assigns Evaluation & Management (E/M) level for emergency room encounters- facility and professionalAssign principal and secondary CPT codes and associated charges for procedures and injections/infusions performed in the emergency room * Assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes based on hospital, payer, or state guidelines
- Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.
- Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
- Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
- Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
- Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
- Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect.
Requirements:
- CCS ( Preferred), CPC, or RHIT
Facility experience with I&I * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- University Hospital Coding preferred, not required
- Must have a minimum of 1 year of related acute care coding experience
- Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes.
- Extensive knowledge CPT/HCPCS coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing.
- Passing score on ED test and injection/infusion coding proficiency test required.
Why Work for AQuity:We offer competitive benefits such as:
- Competitive salary
- Three weeks of paid time off (120 hours) annually
- Seven paid holidays annually
Job-related education reimbursement, CEU, and credentialsOpportunities to move into mentoring/QA positionsAQuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Compensation and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28hr. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Aquity Solutions offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). Aquity Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Licences & certifications CPC
CCS
Regd. Health Info Admin
Regd. Health Info Tech
Expected salary: $28 per hour
Location: USA
Job date: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 03:03:24 GMT
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