Beacon Health System
Coder Specialist - Remote
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Job Description
- Req#: 31195
Employer Industry: Healthcare Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Work remotely from specified states, providing flexibility
- Commitment to ongoing education and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Competitive productivity standards for coding to enhance professional skills
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Review and analyze discharged patient medical records for accurate coding and data abstraction
- Assign ICD-9-CM Codes and ensure compliance with established coding principles and guidelines
- Communicate with staff and physicians regarding coding discrepancies and clarifications
- Abstract diagnosis and procedure codes into the Hospital computer system according to specified guidelines
- Conduct quarterly audits and participate in workshops to enhance coding skills
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Certification as a CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or equivalent, with maintenance of certification required
- Minimum of three years of inpatient coding and/or CPT ambulatory surgery coding experience
- Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology for accurate coding
- Ability to maintain a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with an accuracy rate of 92% or higher
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory guidelines for reimbursement
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in advanced medical and surgical coding in a large acute care facility
- Certification as RHIT, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, or CPC-H
- Familiarity with various computerized grouper software for DRG and APC assignment
- Ability to mentor and train other coders
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