The Coding Advocate handles medical coding and data entry/abstraction for various hospital visit types including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, surgery, emergency, and special procedures
Job Summary
The Coding Advocate handles medical coding and data entry/abstraction for various hospital visit types including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, surgery, emergency, and special procedures.
This role requires accurate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes, review of claims for medical necessity, and the ability to provide excellent customer service to clients and teammates.
The position demands flexibility to float between multiple sites and coding specialties while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Matching Summary
The Coding Advocate handles medical coding and data entry/abstraction for various hospital visit types including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, surgery, emergency, and special procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
ICD-10-CM and PCS coding
Assigning DRG codes accurately
Outpatient CPT coding
Emergency room diagnosis coding
Medical necessity claim review
Compliant physician queries
Multi-site coding flexibility
Nice-to-have
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in teams
Detail oriented with follow-through
Excellent written and oral communication
Key Requirements
AHIMA or AAPC certification required
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC credential
Minimum 1 year inpatient/facility coding experience
2 year degree or equivalent experience
Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards