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CoxHealth

Introduction:

About CoxHealth
Located in Springfield, MO, CoxHealth is a six-hospital, locally owned, not-for-profit organization. We are a diverse network of medical professionals caring for the Ozarks. Through our five pillars- community, people, quality, business, and service, our more than 11,000 employees are improving the well-being of each community served through health care, education, and research. Voted Best Place to Work by the readers of 417 Magazine for the second consecutive year.

Job Description:

Looking to take your Inpatient coding skills to the next level in your career? Come join CoxHealth’s Inpatient Coding  Department as an experienced Remote Inpatient Coder! We are seeking full-time inpatient coders with experience coding for a level one trauma and teaching hospital. This position is the senior expert Inpatient DRG coder responsible for timely and accurate coding of the more complicated inpatient records and has been trained to code all Inpatient patient records. The Inpatient Coder III position has expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and MS-DRG reimbursement. As an expert DRG Coder, this position will also act as a mentor to less experienced coders. The Inpatient Coder III is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for Inpatient cases to assign ICD 10 CM diagnoses and ICD 10 PCS procedures based on the documentation in the medical record. The Inpatient Coder III has expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and MS-DRG reimbursement and Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.

Job Requirements:

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required: Completion of Coding Program

Experience

• Required: 5 years coding experience with a coding certificate (listed below)

Skills

• Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement.
• Expert knowledge in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (Inpatient Coding) classification systems
• Expert knowledge of DRG reimbursement.
• Expert knowledge of POA and HAC assignments.
• Ability to work under high production standards and minimal supervision due to tenure in Inpatient coding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.
• Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs.
• Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation.

Licensure/Certification

Required: AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS (preferred) AND AAPC Approved Credential: CIC AND CoxHealth Internal Inpatient Coding Test score of 95% or greater to be hired.

Education Qualifications:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required: Completion of Coding Program

Benefits & Perks:

• Full-Time flexible 40 hours work week. Fully remote position
• Competitive salary
• Earned Time Off (ETO) starting day one
• AHIMA/AAPC CEU opportunities
• Reference materials
• Access to a full-time education team
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life & disability insurance
• Retirement with employer match

Opportunity to earn referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per hire for certain positions

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000, based on experience

Relocation paid up to $3,000

Apply Online: https://careers-coxhealth.hctsportals.com/jobs/712446-ip-coder-iii-remote?q=20207648

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Introduction:

To plan, direct, and manage hospital compliance activities to ensure regulatory compliance in such areas as documentation, coding, billing rules/policies/regulations as required by Federal/State payers and other third-party payers. Responsible for managing workflows and monitoring effectiveness of staff.

Must be familiar with federal compliance statues. Must have current and extensive knowledge of CPT and ICD coding principles and guidelines, Medicare/Medicaid Regulations, Insurance Plans and Medical Terminology. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills. Ability to gather and analyze medical records and billing data to generate reports.

Job Description:

• Manages the strategic focus of the hospital compliance unit that performs audits on hospital coding, billing, etc. Directly involved in staff decision-making, setting goals to be accomplished, and overseeing the overall achievement of those goals.
• Works closely with the Director and assists in the development of the Risk Assessment Plan approved by the Health Care Compliance Management Committee. Responsible for the audits regarding the hospital risk areas delineated on the Risk Assessment Plan.
• Maintains audit statistics and reports for presentation.
• Identifies and assists in correcting aberrant trends with hospital coding and billing.
• Assists with the resolution of compliance issues and responds to information requests from personnel.
• Ensures continued compliance with state and federal requirements with knowledge of existing and new legislation and recommends new policies and procedures when necessary.
• Assists and/or conducts education and compliance training of personnel.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus three years of related experience in a healthcare setting. Certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and/or Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) preferred.

Apply Online: https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS—Main-Campus/Manager-Hospital-Compliance—Integrity—Compliance_R00020401-1

LCMC Health

Introduction:

The Coding Specialist II will be responsible applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes and determining the MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment of in patient records across multiple specialties (cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, general medicine and surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, newborns, etc.) or applying the appropriate ICD-10 diagnostic and CPT procedure codes for ambulatory surgery records across multiple specialties (i.e. cardiology [IR], cardiothoracic surgery, interventional radiology, trauma, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, gynecology, etc.). The Coding Specialist II may be assigned any of the coding functions of a Coding Specialist I.

KEY 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. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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 system, 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 and with pose. Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians and managerial staff at all levels.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:

Education:  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.

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

Certification/Licensure:  Certified Coding Associate (CCA) from American Health Information Management Associations (AHIMA) or Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) combination from or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) required.  RHIA/ RHIT, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification preferred. Internal staff who are not certified must obtain medical coding certification within twelve months through an approved LCMC coding program.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply on company website at:
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/touro/#/job/21856

Apply Online: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/touro/#/job/21856

LCMC Health

Introduction:

LCMC Health is a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit healthcare system serving the needs of the people of Louisiana, the Gulf South and beyond. LCMC Health currently manages award-winning hospitals including Children’s Hospital New Orleans, Touro, New Orleans East Hospital, West Jefferson Holding, LLC, and University Medical Center New Orleans. LCMC Health supports its outstanding local hospitals as they deliver exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the communities they serve. Please explore our website to learn more about the work we do and our commitment to community-focused healthcare.

As a leader in the Revenue Cycle, this position contributes to LCMC Health’s financial strength, compliance and overall performance by serving in a manager capacity for Coding and Coding Compliance functions.  The System Coding Manager is a Coding Professional with a high level of clinical proficiency necessary for the oversight of the coding department and is responsible for the overall supervision, management and daily operations and delivery of coding services. This individual must have proven leadership and management skills to promote effective, efficient, and compliant assignment of charge capture, diagnosis and procedure codes which support the patient’s level of care and appropriate assignment of DRG.  This individual is responsible for development of action plans for improvement and must have knowledge and job experience of management and supervision of personnel.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the day-to-day department administrative operations. Includes planning, directing and controlling employee workload and schedules.
• Oversight of coding functions associated with billing and coding.
• Provides ongoing instruction and information for coding staff and others as appropriate on ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs and E/M assignment.
• Manages and works edits and denial work queues.
• Monitor and manage coding workflow, work queues for DNFB and charge capture to ensure accounts are coded and processed in a timely manner.
• Implements and monitors adherence to standardized workflows, productivity and quality standards for LCMC coding.
• Plan and implements new procedures, maintains appropriate staffing levels, makes budgetary recommendations, and leads coding related projects.
• Provides analysis to monitor correct coding by the coding staff, and monitor coding related denials to identify trends and maximize facility reimbursement.
• Responds to external and internal audits for government and private payers.
• Accountable for attainment of goals and revenue cycle key performance indicators.
• Maintains communication with Director and AVP on backlogs and keeps abreast of necessary situations and circumstances that arise in the department as it relates to employees, patients, physicians and any other customer
• Maintains working knowledge of IC-10-CM, ICD-10PCS, CPT/HCPS, MS-DRs and APR DRG coding principles, governmental regulations, protocols and third-party payor requirements pertaining to billing and documentation.
• Reviews and approves personnel matters pertaining to interviews, hires, evaluations, counseling, training and makes recommendations for termination for staff as appropriate.  Review provisions for staff development, training, and orientations as prescribed by LCMC and departmental standards.
• Collaborates with other system leaders (Revenue Integrity, Case Management, Central Business Office, Patient Access, Medical Staff etc.) to establish accountability and coordination between Coding and LCMC Health’s other clinical and administrative departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the position.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge as it relates to, but not limited to, electronic health record, health information systems and healthcare applications and their effects on Coding practices today and in the future.
• High ethical standards.
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG and APC coding guidelines.
• Extensive knowledge of hospital and professional coding including provider-based billing.
• Experience with concurrent coding reviews.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, classifications systems and vocabularies.
• 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 education and training designed to support a learning organization.
• 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 and with pose.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians and managerial staff at all levels.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE:

1. Education:  Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in health information management, medical records administration, health services administration or health sciences, or other related field required.
2. Experience:  Five (5) years of acute care coding experience required.  Minimum of three (3) experience in management required.
3. Certification/Licensure:  RHIT, RHIA or CCS required. Internal staff who are not certified must obtain medical coding certification within twelve months through an approved LCMC coding program.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Apply on LCMC Health careers sight at:
https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/touro/#/job/23108

QualCode, Inc.

Introduction:

QUALCODE INC. IS LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME REMOTE DRG VALIDATORS!!

SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1000!!!

We are looking for individuals that have extensive experience and knowledge in DRG Validation and IPPS (MS-DRG & APR-DRG).

Job Description:

• Performs DRG and data quality reviews on inpatient records to validate the ICD-10-CM/PCS codes, DRG group appropriateness, missed secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all DRG mandates and reporting requirements.
• Evaluates the quality of clinical documentation to spot incomplete or inconsistent documentation for inpatient encounters that impact the code selection.
• Queries physicians when documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and DRG Grouper Software, Medicare edits and all coding and abstracting software.
• Uphold productivity standards/daily quota set by management
• Maintain accuracy rate of 95% in monthly internal audits

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialed by AAPC or AHIMA
• 5 + years doing DRG Validation work
• Strong and in-depth knowledge of  MS-DRG & APR DRGs
• Attention to detail
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Experience working academic teaching facilities and Level I and II Trauma Centers preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

• Free dental, vision, and life insurance
• Medical insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Profit-sharing plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Competitive salary

PERK – You sign on, do your work for the day and then sign off.  It’s just as simple as that.  Please note, you are not required to be on the phone with clients or physicians at any time during employment with QualCode.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Qualified candidates should email their resumes to the contact below for immediate consideration:
Mrs. Ivore Cross
Operations Manager
icross@qualcodeinc.com

Memorial Hospital & Physician Clinics

Introduction:

Memorial Hospital & Physician Clinics is seeking a full-time experienced IP coder to join our team!

For further details or to apply please see the Memorial job site.

Job Description:

In a remote setting, utilizes the 3M 360 HDM software to assign codes within the Cerner electronic health record system for a progressive acute care two-hospital system located on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.  Service type of records will primarily include inpatient records, however, can include service types of OP surgery, ED and outpatient accounts.   May perform retrospective review of patient charts in the system.

Required Qualifications: Previous education, training and/or experience as a medical coder and/or successful completion of coder testing prior to employment.

Licensure: Active member of AHIMA or AAPC with credentials in any of the following considered: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or, CPC-P

Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting preferred. Proficiency in utilizing encoder and electronic health record systems also preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to code patient records and assigns ICD-10, and CPT codes with encoder.  Understanding of basic computer skills and computerized coding software.

Licensure: Active professional credential with AHIMA or AAPC required.

Experience: Previous experience as a medical records coder required

Education: High school diploma or equivalency required.  Minimum of 2 years of college preferred.  Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology coursework.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Memorial has a self-funded health plan that helps keep costs low. Vision, dental, FSA, and pet insurance are a few additional options an employee can choose.
• Compensation is based on position and experience.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please apply at Memorial Hospital’s Website

http://wearememorial.com

Public Consulting Group LLC

Introduction:

Public Consulting Group LLC is looking for an ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer for a two-week education opportunity.  The training is remote and will be using WebEx.  The client is the State of Texas, Nurse Care Reviewers.

This is a temporary contract for two weeks only.  Tentatively set for the weeks of April 11th and the 18th.

Job Description:

2 Weeks of Remote Training for the State of Texas, both weeks will be the same content with a different set of 30 nurse care reviewers

Subject Matter:  ICD-10-CM/PCS

This is a temporary position only for these two weeks.

Required Qualifications:

Approved Trainer for ICD-10-CM/PCS

Preferred Qualifications:

AHIMA and or AAPC Certified Coder Credentials

RHIT / RHIA

Education Qualifications:

Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer AHIMA or AAPC

Compensation/Benefits:

Negotiable

Previous trainer compensation between $35 and $50 per hour.  Total hours will be 120 hours.  1 week of prep and 2 weeks of training.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Please forward your resume to dmueller@pcgus.com.