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LCMC Health · 4 months ago

Coder Senior/Ambulatory Surgery

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care in Louisiana and beyond. They are seeking a Coder Senior to assist with medical coding for various services, ensuring compliance with coding standards and regulations while participating in the Coding Training Program.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Gains/Implements basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM and PCS, IPPS and DRG payment methodology, CPT and HCPCS coding principles in the work

Assigns ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes to reflect services provided

Implements knowledge of federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards

Follows compliance requirements for Medicare and/or other third-party payers

Reviews coding claim edits and denials for assigned charts and processes coding claim edits, denials and appeals according to guidelines

Meets productivity, accuracy competencies and learning milestones as outlined in the program

Participates in the Coding Training Program

Complies with the organization's compliance and privacy program and standards of conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns

Qualification

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS coding3M 360 Encoding SoftwareEPIC coding modulesMedical terminologyAnatomyPhysiologyComputer navigationInterpersonal communication

Required

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of work experience, or Associate's and 1 year of experience, or Diploma/Certification in Coding and 1 year of experience

Basic knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC coding principles and guidelines

Basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic, and procedural coding (PCS /CPT) and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions as needed

Basic knowledge of Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology for inpatients; knowledge of payment methodology for outpatient, ambulatory and/or provider-based clinic encounters

Ability to use standard desktop and windows-based computer system, including basic understanding of email, internet, and computer navigation

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

System Knowledge - 3M 360 Encoding and Grouping Software, EPIC HB or PB Coding modules

Basic knowledge of documentation regulations for inpatient, outpatient or ambulatory records

Preferred

Associate's Degree in HIM or similar or Completion of AHIMA Approved coding program or AAPC coding program

Registered Health Information Technician from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA

Registered Health Information Administrator from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA

Certified Coding Specialist from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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