Coder III

Description

If you're looking for work as a Medical Coder III, Robert Half has an opening for someone who is results-oriented and deeply passionate about growing their career. The medical Coder will perform various Inpatient coding. If you're looking for a long-term contract / temporary position in the Costa Mesa, California area!

What you get to do every single day

• Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results and applies appropriate ICD-10-CM, andCPT-4 codes.

• Codes are used for billing, internal and external reporting, research and regulatory compliance activities.

• Resolves billing related errors and assists with workflow changes and process improvement projects.

• Meets ongoing productivity and quality standard of 95% accuracy rate or better.

• Verifies that all ICD-10 codes are correctly captured.

• Verifies that physician is correctly abstracted.

• May identify chargeable items for facility level for given department.

• May assign codes for diagnoses and treatment for ancillary outpatient encounters.

• Abides by the standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA) and adheres to all official coding guidelines.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Additionally, the Coder III utilizes technical coding principles and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPt-4 procedures.

• Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatment and procedure for multiple specialized departments, including Outpatient ancillary, Emergency Department, and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressive inpatient coding experience in an acute care facility.

• Experience in Medical Coding with ICD-10-CM and CPt-4 procedures.

• Experience in specialized departments, including Outpatient ancillary, Emergency Department, and Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery coding.

• Must be a CCS Certified Coding Specialist

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

If you are passionate individual that thrives in a creative environment, we would love to have you discuss about joining our dynamic and growing company. Contact us now - this position will be staffed by the end of the week!

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