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Brief Description
The Inpatient Medical Coder will support the Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). The Medical Coder will update patient records with standardized medical information needed for data management, billing, translate physician and medical reports into uniform medical codes.
Position Responsibilities
• Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedure codes for facility and professional services for:
• Ambulatory Procedure Visit (APV)
• Dental surgical procedures
• Observation, Emergency Department (ED)
• Outpatient ERSA
• Outpatient encounters IAW DHA completeness
• Performs necessary tasks within MHS GENESIS and other military coding systems to complete encounters.
• Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or E&M code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding.
• May perform assessments and examine records for proper sequence of documents, presence of authorized signatures, and sufficient data is documented that supports diagnosis, treatment administered, and results obtained.
• Monitors query submission, response times, and completion.
• Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance
• Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding.
• Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification from the Lead Medical Coder, supervisor, or DHA-MCPB.
Requirements
• Advanced knowledge of the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• Advanced knowledge of reimbursement systems
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of industry nomenclature; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes.
• Practical knowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to: Laboratory, Dental, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology); and revenue cycle management concepts related to medical coding.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of Government rules and regulations regarding medical coding, reimbursement guidelines, and healthcare fraud; commercial reimbursement guidelines and policies; coding audit principles and concepts, and potential areas of risk for fraud and abuse.
• Pass an Inpatient Coding test.
Qualifications
• An Associate’ degree or higher in Health Care or High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of coding experience and 6 months experience in coding Inpatient encounters.
License-Certifications
• Active credential/certification with AAPC or AHIMA from EACH of the following categories:
• Professional Services Coding Certifications: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P).
• Institutional (Facility) Coding Certifications: ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA); Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Other institutional coding certifications will be considered by the DHA-MCPB on a case-by-case basis.
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “Serving those who Serve”. We recently received the DAV (Disabled American Veteran) award. Also, Sierra7 is ranked No. 457 out of 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. Apply today and help us with our mission of “Serving those who Serve”.
Benefits
• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• LinkedIn Learning
This position falls under the SCA classification, with an hourly pay ranging from $20.75 to $23.20, based on the specific specialty coding, along with an additional $4.57 per hour for Health & Welfare benefits.
Summary
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Disclaimer
Sierra7 considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity.
Sierra7 is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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