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Certified Outpatient Coder (Franklin, LA)
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Conversion of diagnosis and procedures into codes using an international classification
of diseases and current procedural terminology. Maintains patient accounts by billing Medicare, Medicaid or Commercial payors for patients receiving services rendered by the physician in the hospital, physician office, patient’s home, and nursing home.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the Charge Description Master/Coding Quality Coordinator and works closely with hospital staff, office staff, and physicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Conversion of diagnosis and procedures into codes using an international classification
of diseases and current procedural terminology. Maintains patient accounts by billing Medicare, Medicaid or Commercial payors for patients receiving services rendered by the physician in the hospital, physician office, patient’s home, and nursing home.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:
Reports directly to the Charge Description Master/Coding Quality Coordinator and works closely with hospital staff, office staff, and physicians.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Codes all diagnosis and procedures in accordance to ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding principles and coding clinic.
- Enters diagnosis, procedures, and required billing information into the computer.
- Enter charges for each procedure as noted on the charge sheet.
- Review progress notes to ensure coding accuracy.
- Assists with chart audits.
- Follow up on coding errors, if required.
- Performs all other clerical duties associated with the position.
- Performs other related duties as requested or assigned by the Charge Description Master/Coding Quality Coordinator.
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Five or more years of previous physician office experience as a coder and biller or equivalent education.
- Knowledge of coding diagnosis and procedures in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding principles.
- Knowledge of Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services (CMS) 2023
- Candidate must be a Certified Coder.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health System to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities.
Drug Testing
Bayou Bend Health System is an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.
Department: 070 - MEDICAL RECORDS
This is a full time position