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St. Tammany Health System · 6 days ago

Coder III (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

6+ years exp

St. Tammany Health System is committed to delivering world-class healthcare close to home. They are seeking a Hospital Coder III who will review and accurately code complex hospital services while ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and collaborating with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team.

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Responsibilities

The Hospital Coder III reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services such as same day surgeries, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and all other complex medical services

The Hospital Coder III utilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign ICD and CPT codes

Must understand and conform to applicable Medicare, Medicaid and other third party payor guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement

Work in collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Improvement team to ensure accurate DRG assignment

Work closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines

Qualification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)ICD 10 knowledgeInpatient coding experienceCoding principlesGuidelinesAnalytical skillsBasic computer skillsEffective communicationDecision makingProblem solvingLeadership skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent required

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or 6 years of inpatient coding experience in lieu of CCS

Above educational qualifications can be substituted for: 6 - 9 years of coding experience OR demonstrated success in coding all complex medical services with consistent accuracy

Knowledge of ICD 10 and coding principles and guidelines

Basic computer skills

Effective communication skills – both verbal and written

Decision making, problem solving and analytical skills

Leadership skills