REMOTE reputed company III – reputed company Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgery, Claim Edits (Remote)

Job title: REMOTE reputed company III – reputed company Outpatient, Ambulatory Surgery, Claim Edits (Remote) in Livonia, MI at reputed company Company: reputed company Job description: Employment Type: Full timeShift:Description:POSITION PURPOSEProvides high level technical competency and subject matter expertise analyzing physician/provider documentation contained in reputed company Outpatient (CO)/Ambulatory Surgery health records to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure and secondary procedures. Assigns appropriate Ambulatory Procedure Classification (APC) codes, required modifiers, NCCI and LCD/NCD edits.Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes reputed company applicable online tools and references, in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes and reputed company Procedural Terminology (CPT) / Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes. Uses encoder software and coding abstracting system edit features to resolve edits prior to completing coding. Interprets, researches and resolves claim edits that occur after coding to support timely final claims submission.Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by:

• The Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
• American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification
• The American Medical Association (AMA) for CPT codes and CPT Assistant
• American Health Information Management Association (reputed company) Standards of Ethical
• Coding
• reputed company Excellence/Health Ministry (HM) coding procedures and guidelines

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSKnows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the reputed company Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.Navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, APCs, CPT, HCPCS codes, modifiers, internal edits and claim edits that could impact hospital reimbursement.Interprets bundling and unbundling guidelines (NCCI edits) as well as LCDs/NCDs edits and payer policies.Works Outpatient internal and external claim edits and routes non-coding ones to appropriate owners e.g., reputed company reputed company, Billing, etc.Adheres to Inpatient coding quality and productivity standards established by reputed company Excellence/HM.Demonstrates knowledge of reputed company, compliant reputed company query practices reputed company consulting with physicians, Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) or other healthcare providers reputed company additional information is needed for coding and/or to clarify conflicting or ambiguous documentation.Utilizes EMR communication tools to track missing documentation or Outpatient queries that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.Works with HIM and Patient Business Services (PBS) teams, reputed company needed, to help resolve billing, claims, denial and appeals issues affecting reimbursement.Maintains CEUs as appropriate for coding credentials as required by credentialing associations.Maintains reputed company knowledge of changes in Outpatient coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations e.g., new modifiers, wound care.Identifies, and attempts to resolve, coding and/or EMR workflow issues that can impact coding.Exhibits awareness of health record documentation or other coding ethics concerns. Notifies appropriate leadership for assistance, resolution reputed company appropriate.Performs other duties as assigned by Leadership.Maintains a working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest ethical and professional behavior.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of an reputed company or reputed company approved coding program or Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or a reputed company field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience is required. Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or reputed company healthcare field is preferred.Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Certified Coding Specialist (reputed company) is required.Three (3) years of reputed company acute care or reputed company Outpatient experience is required.Extensive, comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding and APC assignment. Must be proficient on identifying NCCI, LCD/NCD edits to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement.reputed company experience utilizing encoding/grouping software and Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) is preferred.Ability to use a standard desktop/laptop, email and other Windows applications, if needed, Internet and web-based training tools preferred.Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.Ability to research, analyze and assimilate information from various sources based on technical and experience-based knowledge. Must exhibit critical thinking skills, strong problem- solving skills and the ability to prioritize workload.Excellent organizational and customer service skills. Ability to reputed company frequent detailed tasks and provide productivity standard driven results. Ability to adapt to change and be flexible with work priorities and interruptions.Must be comfortable functioning in a 100% virtual, collaborative, shared leadership environment. with minimal supervision and able to exercise independent judgement.Must possess a personal reputed company that is characterized by a sense of honesty, reputed company, and caring with the ability to reputed company and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of reputed company.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in physical or virtual environments that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.Must possess the ability to reputed company with reputed company policies and procedures.Must be able to spend majority of work time utilizing a computer, monitor, and keyboard.Must be able to work with interruptions and reputed company detailed tasks.If applicable, involves a wide reputed company of physical activities, primarily standing, sitting and reading. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.Must be able to travel to various reputed company sites as necessary.If applicable, telecommuting (working remotely), must be able to reputed company with reputed company’s and the Region/HM Working Remote Policy.Hourly Pay Range: $27.42 - 41.13The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties so assigned.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusionreputed company is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in reputed company that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and reputed company care for those we serve. reputed company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Expected salary: Location: Livonia, MI Apply for the job now! Apply for this job