Remote Facility OPS/IVR Coder

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The Outpatient Surgery/IVR Medical Coder is responsible for assigning ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from patient records.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assigns ICD-10-CM and/or CPT/HCPCS codes, as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from OPS/OBS patient records
• Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and official coding guidelines
• Implements medical center's physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter who will direct as needed
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
• Adheres to Official Coding guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Medical Center's policies and procedures
• Ensures client's production and quality expectations are met
• Responsible for timely review and response to Amergis internal QA or client audit results as applicable
• Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Amergis corporate staff
• Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule
• Completes work assignments independently
• Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification
• Reviews coding reference material including Medical Center specific coding procedures
• Participates in orientation training activities and review material provided
• Completes production log and accurately captures coding time in Amergis or client system as applicable
• Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement are met
• Encrypt all e-mails containing PHI sent to client
• If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon as possible to the Professional Recruiter Coding Manager, or via established time off request procedures for future time off
• Submits vacation or time off requests following the established time off request procedures at least two weeks in advance
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC) or have a preferred minimum of 2 years relevant coding experience
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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