Medical Coding Specialist – Outpatient Ancillary in Stafford, TX

Medical Coding Specialist - Outpatient Ancillary - iMedX, a RapidCare Group company - Stafford, TX - work from home job Company: iMedX, a RapidCare Group company Job description: iMedX is hiring a Medical Coding Specialist with an emphasis on Facility Outpatient Ancillary coding experience. Outpatient Ancillary Coding is deemed to include but is not limited to: Diagnostic Lab and Radiology, Clinic services such as Wound Care, Long Term Antibiotic Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapies and may also include Professional Fee coding for these same services. Full-time candidates are preferred but consideration will be given to qualified Part-Time candidates who can guarantee 20 hours of weekly availability. This is an hourly remote, work from home, position. PURPOSE The Medical Coding Specialist abstracts clinical information from health records and assigns accurate and complete codes in accordance with the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR) and iMedX's standards as appropriate. Reports To: Coding Manager The Medical Coding Specialist will focus primarily on ensuring accurate and complete work based on departmental objectives while ensuring client satisfaction to include the following responsibilities: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Abstracts relevant clinical information from the health records.
• Identifies all appropriate diagnoses based on Coding Guidelines.
• Identifies procedures based on Coding Guidelines.
• Assigns CPT codes.
• Complies with the Clinical Coding Initiative (CCI) edits when assigning codes.
• Validates or assigns charge entry elements as per the client Scope of Work (SOW)
• Meets or exceeds iMedX coding quality standards.
• Understands and adheres to all requirements related to coding compliance.
• Performs coding in an efficient and productive manner utilizing good time management and professional work habits. Meets productivity standards for position.
• Refers coding questions to Coding Manager in a timely manner for feedback and coding guideline development.
• Continually enhances coding skills. Participates in team meetings and educational conferences to ensure coding practice remains current
• Maintains confidentiality and safeguards the privacy of protected health information (PHI).
• Promote the Company’s values.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a formal coding program. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or other AHIMA or AAPC approved coding credential. Credentials bearing apprenticeship indicator "A" will not be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ coding work experience encompassing a working knowledge of the ICD and CPT coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology; and health record content.
• PC proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Communicates daily with clients and supervisor exhibiting adaptability, excellent customer service, and professional written and verbal communications skills.
• Maintains enthusiasm and a sense of urgency towards work.
• Accepts responsibility and accountability willingly.
• In all activities, uses analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills in meeting the objectives of the position with an excellent eye for detail.

Physical Work Environment: Personal computer meeting the requirements of the position in a home-based environment that involves long periods of sitting with repetitive motions of hand and arm and may include frequent bending and twisting. Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Stafford, TX Job date: Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:01:57 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job