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Memorial is seeking an experienced Medical Coder with a strong background in professional billing for Radiation Oncology services. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding, with proven expertise in radiation oncology coding guidelines, documentation requirements, and payer-specific billing practices. Reviews medical record documentation. May assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures and modifiers, when applicable, using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types to ensure proper billing and compliance.
Job Responsibility:
Reviews medical record documentation
May assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures and modifiers, when applicable, using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types to ensure proper billing and compliance
For physician billing, collaborates with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied
For hospital, routes to billing charge entry errors and/or account edits preventing completion of coding and/or billing
Makes appropriate coding corrections, when advised, and follows procedure to notify billing
May assign and sequence basic CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) procedure codes (non-complex), and modifiers based on medical record documentation in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations, Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP) guidance in encoder software and/or department coding policies and procedures
Using encoder, reviews Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Groups (EAPG) assignments
Reviews Local Coverage Determination (LCD) edits and guidance for codes meeting medical necessity
Researches medical record for any additional diagnoses documented to meet medical necessity
Reviews and validates the accuracy of data in the Admission, Discharge Transfer (ADT) fields following HIM coding procedures and processes
Conducts audits and/or coding reviews with various health care professionals to ensure all documentation is accurate (physician billing)
Submits daily productivity report to HIM manager by defined deadline
Meets and maintains HIM coding quality and productivity standards
Attends internal and external educational meetings and seminars to maintain certification and continuing education requirements
Reviews medical record documentation to determine all appropriate diagnosis (including HCC Coding Hierarchical Condition Category), procedural and modifier code assignments
For hospital coding, reviews medical record documentation (i.e., provider orders)
may code outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic encounters requiring minimal procedural coding
Communicates with insurance companies about coding errors and disputes (physician billing)
Abstracts pertinent data points for billing and quality reviews
Communicates with various departments as needed to ensure accuracy of patient data
Enhances and maintains coding knowledge and skills
Reviews all appropriate work queues daily to address edits and makes corrections following procedures and processes
Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding
Requirements:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT AHIMA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
For HIM coder, one (1) year hospital-based outpatient coding experience
For Physician Billing Coder, one (1) year diagnostic/procedural office coding experience with surgical coding experience or six (6) months working within the Memorial Health System
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Proficient in basic computer skills
Ability to perform job duties using an electronic medical record system
Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
Knowledge of coding classification systems and procedures