Guidehouse
Multispecialty Outpatient Medical Coder
Guidehouse, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
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Multispecialty Outpatient Medical Coder
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This is a full-time, 100% remote position. The annual salary range is $46,000.00-$76,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What You Will Do
Demonstrates the ability to perform quality E/M coding and surgical as appropriate on assigned Hospitalist encounters.
Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
Assures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
Achieves and maintains 97% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity. Accuracy will be monitored during monthly reviews within the facility.
Ability to maintain average productivity standards as follows (specified by facility).
Works the review queue daily to ensure all charts in the queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
Charts that require re-bills are corrected and communicated to the facility daily for the re-bill process. See re-bill policy in facility guidelines.
Coder downtime must be reported immediately to the administrative staff to ensure turnaround is met.
Responsible for working directly with IQC staff to ensure quality standards are met for each facility.
Provides accurate answers to physician’s/hospital’s coding and/or billing questions within eight hours of request.
Responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue within 24 hours.
Notify administrative staff if the twenty-four hour turnaround standard cannot be met.
Coders must check the Guidehouse email system at least every two hours during coding sessions.
Maintain current professional credentials while working for Guidehouse.
Familiarize with the Guidehouse coding website and use it daily to correctly code and abstract for each facility.
Maintain HIPAA compliant workstations and adhere to the coding division policy and procedure manual content.
Collaborate with other members of the facility’s coding and billing team to ensure maximum efficiency and reimbursement for properly documented services.
Communicate problems or coding principle discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.
Maintain professional communication in emails following company policy.
What You Will Need
High School Diploma/GED
One of the following recognized professional coding certifications: CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training
EMR experience
Must maintain credential throughout employment
What Would Be Nice To Have
Recognized E&M coding certifications: CEMC or NAMAS CEMA
Ability to work independently, multi-task well, and interface with all levels of personnel as well as clients
Knowledge and experience with Federal & State Coding regulations and guidelines, including DHA or Military Health Coding experience
Experience with multiple EMR and/or Practice Management systems
Single path coding experience
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Potential discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
Employee Referrals and Corporate Sponsored Events
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
If you require an accommodation during the application process, contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent required to provide needed accommodations.
All recruitment communications will originate from Guidehouse email domains. Guidehouse does not charge any fee for recruitment or require money transfers. If you suspect a scam, report to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse.
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Multispecialty Outpatient Medical Coder
role at
Guidehouse
This is a full-time, 100% remote position. The annual salary range is $46,000.00-$76,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What You Will Do
Demonstrates the ability to perform quality E/M coding and surgical as appropriate on assigned Hospitalist encounters.
Maintains a working knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding principles, governmental regulations, official coding guidelines, and third-party requirements regarding documentation and billing.
Assures that all services documented in the patient’s chart are coded with appropriate ICD-10 and CPT codes. When services/diagnoses are not documented appropriately, seeks to attain proper documentation in a timely manner according to facility standards.
Achieves and maintains 97% accuracy in coding while maintaining a high level of productivity. Accuracy will be monitored during monthly reviews within the facility.
Ability to maintain average productivity standards as follows (specified by facility).
Works the review queue daily to ensure all charts in the queue are worked and any corrections are communicated to the facility if necessary.
Charts that require re-bills are corrected and communicated to the facility daily for the re-bill process. See re-bill policy in facility guidelines.
Coder downtime must be reported immediately to the administrative staff to ensure turnaround is met.
Responsible for working directly with IQC staff to ensure quality standards are met for each facility.
Provides accurate answers to physician’s/hospital’s coding and/or billing questions within eight hours of request.
Responsible for coding or pending every chart placed in their queue within 24 hours.
Notify administrative staff if the twenty-four hour turnaround standard cannot be met.
Coders must check the Guidehouse email system at least every two hours during coding sessions.
Maintain current professional credentials while working for Guidehouse.
Familiarize with the Guidehouse coding website and use it daily to correctly code and abstract for each facility.
Maintain HIPAA compliant workstations and adhere to the coding division policy and procedure manual content.
Collaborate with other members of the facility’s coding and billing team to ensure maximum efficiency and reimbursement for properly documented services.
Communicate problems or coding principle discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.
Maintain professional communication in emails following company policy.
What You Will Need
High School Diploma/GED
One of the following recognized professional coding certifications: CPC, RHIT, RHIA, or CCS
Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training
EMR experience
Must maintain credential throughout employment
What Would Be Nice To Have
Recognized E&M coding certifications: CEMC or NAMAS CEMA
Ability to work independently, multi-task well, and interface with all levels of personnel as well as clients
Knowledge and experience with Federal & State Coding regulations and guidelines, including DHA or Military Health Coding experience
Experience with multiple EMR and/or Practice Management systems
Single path coding experience
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Potential discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
Employee Referrals and Corporate Sponsored Events
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
If you require an accommodation during the application process, contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent required to provide needed accommodations.
All recruitment communications will originate from Guidehouse email domains. Guidehouse does not charge any fee for recruitment or require money transfers. If you suspect a scam, report to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse.
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