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LCMC Health · 1 day ago

Senior Coder - Orthopedics - Full Time

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community dedicated to providing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond. The Coding Senior will be responsible for applying appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes across multiple specialties and ensuring accurate coding quality and productivity standards are met.

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Responsibilities

Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers

Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary

Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding

Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution. Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems

Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion

Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department

Adheres to LCMC confidentiality requirements as they relate to release of any individual or aggregate patient information

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations

Performs other duties as assigned by leadership

Maintains working knowledge of applicable coding and reimbursement Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior

Qualification

ICD-10-CM/PCS codingCPT codingMS-DRG/APR-DRG assignmentCertified Coding Associate (CCA)Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)Medical terminologyThird-party reimbursementEncoding/grouping softwareAnalytical abilitiesProblem-solving skillsOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

Completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approved coding program or an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) approved coding program or Associate degree in health information management or related field or an equivalent combination of years of education and experience required

Minimum two (2) years of current complex outpatient and inpatient coding required

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from American Health Information Management Associations (AHIMA) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) combination from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Internal staff who are not certified must obtain medical coding certification within twelve months through an approved LCMC coding program

Comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding, and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions

Must possess knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices

Experience utilizing encoding/grouping software

Ability to use standard desktop and windows-based computer systems, including basic understanding of email, internet, and computer navigation

High ethical standards

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and APC coding principles and guidelines

Experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and reimbursement training

Knowledge of Prospective Payment System (PPS) methodology for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and provider-based clinic encounters

Knowledge of hospital and professional coding including provider-based billing

Knowledge of documentation regulations of Joint Commission and CMS

Experience with concurrent coding reviews

Knowledge of privacy and security regulations, confidentiality, laws, access, and release of information practices

Experience in assisting and identifying learning needs as well as providing training to coding staff

Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to organize and set priorities to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner

Ability to adapt to change and handle challenges proactively

Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians and managerial staff at all levels

Preferred

RHIA/ RHIT, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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