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We are looking for an experienced Medical Coder to support a hospital-based team in Metairie, Louisiana. This Contract position focuses on accurately coding a high volume of encounters across patient admissions as well as inpatient and outpatient hospital services. The ideal candidate brings strong technical coding knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain accuracy while managing a steady workload.
Job Responsibility:
Review hospital encounters and assign accurate diagnostic and procedural codes for timely claim submission and record integrity
Apply ICD-10 and CPT coding standards to inpatient, outpatient, and admission-related documentation with close attention to compliance requirements
Evaluate clinical records for completeness and follow up on missing or unclear details needed to support correct code selection
Manage a backlog of encounters efficiently while maintaining consistent coding quality and productivity
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to clarify documentation and resolve coding discrepancies
Support hospital coding operations by identifying and addressing issues that may affect reimbursement or reporting accuracy
Requirements:
Proven experience with hospital facility coding in a medical setting
Strong working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT code sets
Background coding patient admissions along with inpatient and outpatient hospital encounters
Certified coding credential or equivalent coding certification
Ability to work accurately through a high volume of encounters while meeting deadlines
Solid understanding of coding compliance standards and documentation review practices
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance