Ancillary Coder

2 months ago

Buffalo, United States Imagine Staffing Technology Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob ProfileJob TitleAncillary CoderLocationBuffalo, NYHire TypeContingent Hourly$23-$32 DOEWork ModelOnsite – Hybrid after training Contact Phone(716) 256-1289Contact Emailadugenske@imaginestaffing.net Nature & Scope:Positional Overview
Are you an experienced ancillary coder looking for your next opportunity? Join our client’s dynamic team where your skills and expertise will be valued and recognized You'll work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in healthcare coding. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for accuracy, and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be a key player in their mission to deliver top-notch healthcare services.
Role & Responsibility:Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success
  • Reviews and codes principal, as well a appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedures documented within the participant/patient record, ancillary reports/ record to justify treatment rendered to collect accurate participant data and to receive optimal reimbursement.
  • Collaborates with primary care staff to optimize coding of records.
  • Communicates with the ordering physician and / or physician office when there is uncertainty in the documentation of the ancillary report or order.
  • Performs data entry of diagnostic and/or procedural codes into practice management system.
  • Reviews system reports for undiagnosed accounts timely. As well as follows up with missing/incomplete documentation.
  • Reviews and keeps updated on all Medicare Local Medical Review policies for diagnostic coding for ancillary services.
  • Review of ancillary dictated reports for completion of coding process.
  • Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities per facility, Health Information Committee and CHS Emmaus policies and procedures.
  • Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and in-services as required.
  • Maintains confidentiality of work-related medical record documentation and conversation in accordance with hospital/ department policy and procedure.
  • Performs other duties as requested and maintains a clean, safe work
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Skills & Experience:Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive
  • A graduate of a Certified Health Information Technology or Certified Medical Coder, with certification by the American Health Information Management Association or the American Academy of Professional Coders (CCS, CCS-P, CPC, or COC).
  • Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a CHS coding test.
  • Certification as a RHIA or RHIT is desirable but not required.
  • A RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate would be considered if enrolled in a HIT or HIM program and has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology.
  • Successful certification within one (1) year of date of hire (AHIMA or AAPC)
  • Experience with electronic health records (HER) or practice management systems preferred.
  • Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements.
  • Previous outpatient coding or physician office coding experience preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
  • Must possess good communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including Clinicians and staff.
  • Patient and Client focused.
  • Accountable and results oriented.