Coding Specialist - Remote

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Remote - Florida time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
R2510268
** It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
**** When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!
** Role  The Hospice Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospice services in compliance with CMS regulations, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS guidelines. This role places particular emphasis on hospice admissions, benefit period recertifications, and physician Evaluation and Management (E/M) services. The Hospice Coder plays a critical role in ensuring appropriate reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care documentation.
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* Qualifications:

*** High School diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of work experience and education
* Minimum of three (3) years of acute care, home health, physician or ancillary coding experience
* Successful completion of a credentialed coding certificate program and has received one or more of the following credentials:  CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or HCS-D
* Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT with a familiarity of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and the Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
* Knowledge of: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, AHA Coding Clinic, AMA CPT Assistant, and Coding Clinic for HCPCS
* Knowledge of clinical documentation improvement and its importance as it relates to coding accuracy
* Familiarity with encoder technology including Computer Assisted Coding, and abstracting system along with electronic medical record (EMR)
* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to communicate professionally and effectively
* Extensive knowledge of computer technology in order to efficiently complete daily work responsibilities
* Ability to work with a team
* Demonstrate a willingness to ensure the productivity and coding accuracy rate is met
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* Competencies:

*** Must satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
** Responsibilities of all employees:
*** Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients
* Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse
* Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices
* Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices
* Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
* Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
* Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations
* Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels
* Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
* Advance electronic media skills
* Support Company research and educational activities
* Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally
* Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position
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* Job Responsibilities:

*** Analyzes and interprets information in the medical record and assigns the correct code(s) utilizing ICD-10-CM and or CPT-4 classification system to the diagnoses/procedures of medical records according to the coding guidelines.
* Abstracts all necessary information from medical records to identify the diagnosis and any related complications and co-existing conditions.
* Reviews medical staff documentation and assigns appropriate procedure codes including evaluation and management services.
* Reviews clinical documentation to ensure valid ICD-10-CM codes are assigned.
* Implements CHS physician query process when code assignments are not straight forward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding…