Senior Coding Specialist; Facility Coding Observation and Emergency Medicine

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Coding‑Outpatient facility Coding edits

Reviews, accurately assigns, and abstracts professional and outpatient facility diagnostic and procedural codes to encounters using designated coding classification independently. Supports ongoing training and development of staff.

• Develop efficient workflows to organize and prioritize complex coding work to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and hospital targets.
• Utilize designated coding classification systems and guidelines to ensure accurate code selection; consider the utilization of resources during patient encounters to reflect the appropriate codes.
• Proactively identify documentation gaps or inconsistencies that may impact code assignment; initiate coding queries or tasks to clarify documentation and ensure accurate code assignment.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and expertise in professional and outpatient facility coding practices; provide guidance and support to coding staff on complex coding scenarios and regulatory requirements; stay updated on changes in coding regulations and guidelines to maintain subject matter expertise.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL AND OUTPATIENT FACILITY CODING (ADVANCED):
  The transformation of healthcare diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes.
• MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND DOCUMENTATION (ADVANCED):
  The ability to comprehend medical terminology and documentation in an office or surgical setting.
• CRITICAL THINKING (ADVANCED):
  The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
• COMPLIANCE (ADVANCED):
  Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions, and other statutory requirements, guidelines, and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.

• Certified Coding Associate – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Coding Specialist – Physician – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Outpatient Coder – American Academy of Professional Coders
• Certified Professional Coder – Outpatient – American Academy of Professional Coders
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) – American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Relevant work experience: 4 years.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

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