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Coding & Charging Specialist - Remote

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

Italy, Missouri (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 6 years of coding experience, A.S. in Nursing or Health Information Management or associated discipline, Certified coder required within 6 months if not held, Advanced knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS, Preferred: B.S. in relevant field.

Key responsabilities:

Review and analyze medical documentation for coding
Assign diagnoses and charge codes as per physician's record
Abide by ethical coding standards and guidelines
Collaboration with clinical co-workers on responsibilities
Maintain detailed knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy

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Job description

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview

This is a Remote Position

Please make sure you have your relevant certification(s) listed in your resume or application so we can verify eligibility for this position.

Please note that as of the posting date of this job announcement, Mercy is unable to offer immigration sponsorship or visa assistance for this position. We encourage all eligible candidates, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and those with existing work authorization, to apply.

The position is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for inpatient, outpatient and/or professional services to assign diagnoses, procedure(s), and charge codes as described by the physician(s) of record. Position would include clinical co-workers with combined facility and professional coding and charging responsibilities. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications

Experience: At least 6 years of coding and/or charging experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnoses/procedure coding and/or HCPCS/CPT procedure coding in an acute care or professional service. Prefer 8 or more years of recent clinical, coding/charging or consulting experience in inpatient/outpatient acute care hospital setting and/or professional services.
Required Education: A.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program or associated healthcare discipline or commensurate clinical experience.
Preferred Education: B.S. from an accredited Nursing or Health Information Management program
Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) orCertified Radiology Cardiovascular Coding (CIRCC).If charge/clinical experience is met, one of the coding certifications must be met or completed within 6 months of employment or transfer.
Other: Significantly advanced working knowledge and a high level of experience with the ICD-10 CM/PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS coding classification systems, facility department charging, MSDRG's, APC's, MPFS/RVUs, POA's, HACs; dependent upon whether an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Professional Services coder. Advanced knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and/or pharmacology. Excellent written/oral communication skills, flexibility, as well as the ability to multi-task.

We Offer Great Benefits

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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