The Coding Advocate will handle medical coding and data entry for various hospital visits including outpatient, same day surgeries, and some inpatient accounts
Job Summary
The Coding Advocate will handle medical coding and data entry for various hospital visits including outpatient, same day surgeries, and some inpatient accounts.
All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other relevant regulations.
The role requires flexibility to float between multiple sites and coding specialties while providing excellent customer service and maintaining a strong team attitude.
Matching Summary
The Coding Advocate will handle medical coding and data entry for various hospital visits including outpatient, same day surgeries, and some inpatient accounts.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS coding
Assigning CPT codes for outpatient procedures
Review claims for medical necessity
Create compliant physician queries
Assign present on admission indicators
Float between multiple sites and specialties
Nice-to-have
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent attitude and team collaboration
Ability to work independently and in teams
Key Requirements
2 year degree or equivalent experience
AHIMA or AAPC certification required
Active credential: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, or COC
Minimum 1 year coding experience
Meets or exceeds quality and productivity standards