Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in facility SDS coding and Facility Outpatient Interventional Radiology., Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines., CPC, CCS, or RHIA certification required., Strong interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Provide coding and abstracting services for outpatient, physician, or emergency room medical records.

Review medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures, ensuring appropriate DRG assignment.

Utilize company applications to enter coded charts in real-time and maintain productivity and quality performance.

Participate in team meetings, training, and coding education initiatives.

Job description

About IKS Health

IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare, reducing administrative, clinical, and operational burdens so that staff can focus on their core purpose: delivering exceptional care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. Our Care Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively scale, improve quality and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health’s global workforce supports large health systems across the United States. For more information, visit ikshealth.com.

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About the Job

As an experienced coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for clients on outpatient, physician, or emergency room medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPS, and CPT coding systems.
You will use established coding principles, software, and your knowledge and experience to assign diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record. As a coding leader, you will participate in industry forums as well as support coding education within the team.

Reviews medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative to the
patient's health care encounter.

Selects the principal diagnosis and principal procedure, along with other diagnoses and procedures using the UHDDS definition.

Ensures appropriate DRG assignment.

Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical record.

Consistently meet productivity and quality performance requirements.

Responsible for utilizing company applications to enter charts coded in real-time throughout the scheduled
shift.

Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.

Participate in team meetings and all training required by company staff or the client.

May be asked to participate in training or shadowing of other coders. Flexibility in assignment over multiple clients to ensure meeting the required classification hours.

Participate in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles, and current issues related to coding
and Health Information Management.

Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Participates in education modules as assigned. Responsible for keeping coding credentials up to date and active.

Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect.

Additional duties as assigned

Experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requires advanced technical knowledge in specific surgical and medical specialties for Cardiology and Radiology, as assigned.

5+ years of experience in facility SDS coding

5+ years of Facility Outpatient Interventional Radiology

Extensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPS, and CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state, and
payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing. Must pass coding proficiency test.

Must pass coding proficiency test.

Knowledge / Skills

Requires strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
Requires a high level of coding accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be detailed and
articulate.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required

Licenses / Certifications

CPC, CCS or RHIA required

Working Conditions:

Remote working environment; Extended periods of computer-based work.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged computer screen usage, keyboarding. Long periods of sitting are commensurate with computer-based work and work-related phone calls