Outpatient Coder - ED

Company: Peak Healthcare Solutions
Location: Franklin
Posted on: January 14, 2020

Job Description:

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OUTPATIENT CODER - ED

Req No

2019-5233

Category

Production Coding

Type

Regular Full-Time

OVERVIEW

We are looking for qualified Outpatient ED Coders to join our team.


Stability & Reputation Founded in 2004, Peak Health Solutions delivers a superior set of solutions to hospitals that are some of the largest and most prestigious in the country. Peak recognizes coding isn't a project it is a Career! Keeping our coders consistently engaged is the #1 reason coders stay with Peak.



Rare opportunity This is a unique opportunity to work for some of the Nation\'s top hospitals, you will be a full time employee working 100% remotely from your location while receiving full company benefits. We offer online training and career advancement opportunities. Due to our diverse customer base, a background working with a wide variety of specialties will be required.



Compensation and Benefits Peak Health Solutions offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes: Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k w/match and CEU reimbursement.

Employee Recognition Employees will also participate in our company-wide rewards program entitled Reach Recognizing Excellence, Accomplishments, Character and Hard work!

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Schedule Sun-Thurs OR Tues-Sat shift to ensure weekend coverage.

* 5+ years experience coding facility ER.

* They will also need E/M, injections/infusions experience

QUALIFICATIONS

* 3+ years working as an outpatient coder

* Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentials required

* Review, abstract and code observation accounts, same day surgery accounts from patient medical records.

* Must possess a thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles and applications as they relate to acute care hospital coding, clinic coding, and grouping

* Thorough knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and payer specific requirements

* Ability to effectively utilize computerized encoder and/or other reference guides on-line

* Ability to read, decipher and analyze all aspects of medical record documentation for accurate coding

* Ability to work with high degree of precision, paying attention to detail to achieve the high accuracy levels required.

* Recognize incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous documentation and initiate physician queries as appropriate

* Knowledge of various hospital information systems, encoders and other technologies to facilitate a successful virtual work environment while maintaining maximum communication and adhering to HIPAA security standards

* Ability to perform research on coding specifics such as new procedures and guidelines

* Ability to work effectively individually as well as in a team environment

* Ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues

* Maintain required productivity standards of 5 charts per hour

* Maintain quality standards of 95% accuracy

* Must have access to home office set-up with reliable, high-speed internet connection

Peak Health Solutions, an AMN Healthcare company, is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply

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