The role involves reviewing and accurately coding the most complex hospital services and in-patient procedures to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement
Job Summary
The role involves reviewing and accurately coding the most complex hospital services and in-patient procedures to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.
Candidates must collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment and resolve problems to meet deadlines.
Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating while making a difference for every patient helped.
Matching Summary
The role involves reviewing and accurately coding the most complex hospital services and in-patient procedures to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Proficiency with ICD-10 coding guidelines
Experience coding complex inpatient cases
Ability to validate medical documentation
Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid payer rules
Collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement team
Nice-to-have
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Commitment to serving and healing patients
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Key Requirements
3 years coding experience required
Certification as CCS, CIC, RHIA, or RHIT required
Completion of AHIMA accredited coding program preferred