Certified Professional Coder

Responsibilities

• This position accurately assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes to outpatient records. It involves abstracting essential data elements for tracking, reporting, and reimbursement purposes. Additionally, you'll be responsible for keying, billing and collections for assigned client databases.
• Assigns and sequences ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 codes for specialty patient types, billing and reimbursement. These include, but may not be limited to; inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and emergency room records.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records for document deficiencies. Accurately reflects the diagnosis and procedures per department procedure within medical records.
• Reviews charges, ensures accuracy, and checks for medical necessity for ordered tests and/or procedures. Proactively communicates with providers, staff, leadership and hospital departments to ensure adequate documentation to support services. Performs timely follow-up on accounts on hold.
• Accurately abstracts clinical data after documentation assessment and review. Ensures accurate abstracting of clinical data meets regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Accurately follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulatory bodies.
• Verifies accuracy of patient account, type, and demographic data. Coordinates corrections with Patient Access and ensures accurate billing, reimbursement, and reporting.
• Meets productivity standards set forth by Revenue Integrity Coding department.
• Exhibits initiative and supports continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Successfully participates in continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the position.

Requirements

• Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional coding work experience, and you must hold a nationally recognized coding certificate.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of ICD 10 CM and CPT 4 coding guidelines and practices required .
• Nationally recognized coding certificate CCA, CCS, CPC or AAPC certification required .
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• 1+ year(s) of coding experience in an acute care or medical office setting.
• 2+ years of work-related experience with computer data entry and retrieval skills within an electronic medical record system.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of classification and nomenclature anatomy, medical terminology, and health information management procedures and practices.
• This position offers full-time remote work.
• To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following states:
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Montana
• Minnesota
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Virginia
• Washington
• Logan Health takes great pride in offering its employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance options
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• FSA
• Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
• Employee referral program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned s

Benefits

Additional Information

At Logan Health, we're more than just healthcare providers - we're a community. Located in the heart of Montana, we deliver exceptional care to patients while creating a supportive and collaborative work environment for our team. Join us to grow professionally, enjoy comprehensive benefits, and make a meaningful impact in a place you'll be proud to call home. Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Join Our Professional Coding Team! Location: Remote (see approved states list below) Schedule: Day Shift - 8 Hours | Full Time - 40 Hours Pay details: Pay for this position ranges from $23.50 per hour to $35.50 per hour depending on prior related work experience.

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