Inpatient Facility Medical Coder

Bright Vision Technologies has an immediate opportunity for Inpatient Facility Medical Coder at Clackamas, OR, US.

Candidate must have permanent work authorization and work for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future. Third party candidates are not eligible for this role.

Job Title: Inpatient Facility Medical Coder
Job Location: Clackamas, OR, US
Job Type: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Proficient in medical record review and translating clinical information into coded data. Identify and assign appropriate codes for diagnoses, procedures and other services rendered, while also validating any Computer Assisted Coded (CAC) assignments for dual coding. 
• Utilizing the Code Base Charge Trigger system (CBCT) and OPTUM 360 EncoderPRO software system for professional surgical services, analyzing and maintaining systems accuracy, validity and meaningfulness for both professional and facility services. 
• Utilizes electronic patient data system and clinical information system (EpicCare) to access patient encounter information. Abstracts and enters clinical data elements as defined by the needs of the organization. 
• Identifies and assigns principal diagnosis and procedure codes, sequencing them as needed for proper Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC), Medicare Severity-Drug Related Group (MS-DRG), All Patients Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG) assignment, utilizing applicable coding conventions. 
• Demonstrates knowledge and understand of CMS HCC Risk Adjustment coding. Routinely performs chart analysis to identify areas of the medical record that contain incomplete, inaccurate or inconsistent documentation. 
• Reviews and verifies chart information (i.e. POS, attending provider). Assesses and inputs data. Reviews and verifies component parts of medical records to ensure completeness and accuracy of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that must conform to CMS coding rules and guidelines. 
• Meets and maintains department standards 95% for productivity and quality. 
• Coding Auditor Senior spends a minimum of 80% of work time assigning codes to Inpatient records.

Additional Requirements:

• Previous experience with EMR patient documentation system with intermediate knowledge and skill in the use of a computer.
• Advance knowledge of disease processes, diagnostic and surgical procedures, Inpatient ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT classification systems, health information/medical record department responsibilities with knowledge of government regulations and areas of scrutiny for potential fraud and abuse issues.
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology and medial coding principles for ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, HCPCS/CPT and coding.
• Fluent in English, demonstrating skill and proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Skills in time management, organization and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a significant workload and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to use independent thought and judgement.
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set for by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
• Meets and maintains department standard for performance, productivity and quality.
• Department will furnish final candidate a coding skill test. The candidate will be required to pass with a 75% or better on the test.
• Academic knowledge and working experience performing coding and abstracting responsibilities in health information/medical record services.

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum five (5) years experience in coding with four (4) years inpatient facility coding or minimum four (4) years in the Kaiser Coding Auditor position with proficiency in inpatient coding.

Education:
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration:
The candidate must have 1 from the following list:

• Registered Health Information Technician Certificate
• Coding Specialist Certificate
• Registered Health Information Administrator Certificate

Would you like to know more about this opportunity? For immediate consideration, please send your resume directly to Rinku at rinku@bvteck.com or Phone +1 (908)-333-3256

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