Coder Ii - Emergency Department

Advocate Health

Unknown, Unknown, US
Base: $26.55 - $39.85; bonus/equity: not specified...
Fully remote
Icd-10 cm/pcs, cpt, and hcpcs
Official coding guidelines
Emr and/or computer assisted coding software
Reviews medical documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations

Job Summary

  • Reviews medical documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.
  • Conducts independent research to promote knowledge of coding guidelines, regulatory policies and trends, and adheres to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development.

Matching Summary

Reviews medical documentation to assign diagnosis and procedure codes utilizing ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS, ensuring correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.

Salary

Base: $26.55 - $39.85; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Paid Time Off, Health and welfare benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Family benefits, Retirement plans, Educational Assistance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ICD-10 CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
  • Official Coding Guidelines
  • EMR and/or Computer Assisted Coding software
  • Ethical Coding Standards
  • confidentiality of patient records

Nice-to-have

  • independent research for coding trends
  • recommend policy modifications
  • process claim denials and rejections

Key Requirements

  • Coding Certification (AAPC or AHIMA)
  • 3 years of professional coding experience
  • Advanced knowledge of ICD, CPT and HCPCS
  • Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Intermediate computer skills

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Not specified

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