Same Day Surgery Coder HIMS

Same Day Surgery Coder HIMS Remote

locations

Remote Peoria AZ

Remote Flushing MI

Remote Albuquerque NM

Remote Lafayette LA

Remote Lincoln NE

Remote Hutchinson KS

Remote Mishawaka IN

Remote Midwest City OK

Remote Phoenix AZ

Remote Minneapolis MN

Remote Denver CO

Remote Ackley IA

Remote Mount Juliet TN

Remote Alpine UT

Remote Seattle WA

Remote Glendale CA

Remote Cheyenne WY

Remote Jamestown ND

Remote Chanhassen MN

Remote Carson City NV

Remote Covington LA

Remote Blue Springs MO

Remote Carriere MS

Remote Bella Vista AR

Remote Brooklyn NY

Remote Avon Lake OH

Remote Cleveland OH

Remote Boise ID

Remote Bismarck ND

Remote Elizabethtown KY

Remote Yukon OK

Remote Allentown PA

Remote Atlanta GA

Remote North Charleston SC

Remote Walker MN

Remote Anchorage AK

Remote Charlotte NC

Remote Arlington VA

Remote Ashland KY

Remote Salt Lake City UT

Remote Portland OR

Remote San Antonio TX

Remote Orlando FL

Remote Milwaukee WI

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R108120

Primary City/State:

Peoria, Arizona

Department Name:

Coding-Acute Care Hospital

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

Primary Location Salary Range:

$21.63/hr – $32.45/hr, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities you belong at Banner Health.

Ideal Acute Care/Facility Same Day Surgery HIMS Coder | Medical Coder will have experience coding Acute Care Same Day Surgeries (multiple specialties – and have wide variety), Observation visits, solid CPT skills in a variety of encounters/surgery types, working knowledge of PCS coding fundamentals, and experience addressing NCCI edits and applying appropriate modifiers. They would be able to work effectively with common office software and coding software and abstracting systems. In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired.

*This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.*

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8-hour period between 7am 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis. Apply today!

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you’ll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position evaluates medical records, provides clinical abstracts and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate assignments of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.

2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, point of origin code, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysis, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.

3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.

4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.

5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT and MS-DRG codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.

Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Six months providing coding services within a broad range of health care facilities. Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy rate on the coding test administered by the hiring facility according to pre-established company standards.

Must be able to work effectively with common office software and coding software and abstracting systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in an active status or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) with American Health Information Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of certification/degree.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.