Medical Coder III

Join our growing team! We’re gearing up for growth and building our remote team of billers and coders. If you’re skilled in medical billing or coding, looking for work-from-home opportunities, we invite you to learn more below and submit an application. As we add new clients, applicants on file will be first in line for new opportunities.

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Summary

Job Description

Job Duties

• Codes the correct principal/primary diagnosis consistent with established coding guidelines (95% or greater accuracy).
• Identifies all significant diagnoses (HCCs) relevant to the type of visit and assigns appropriate codes.
• Codes procedures as appropriate and identifies the principal procedure consistent with established coding guidelines.
• Ensures all conditions coded adequately reflect the appropriate clinical severity and grouping assignment in accordance with documentation.
• Follows official coding guidelines and directives and uses reference materials to ensure codes assigned are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Validates accounts for medical necessity based on local medical review policies (LMRPs), national coverage determinations (NCDs) or payer guidelines.
• Researches and validates claim edits and denials appropriately.
• Obtains clarification and/or collaborates with the Provider, Clinical Documentation Specialists, and/or Internal Coding Auditor to improve overall quality and completion of clinical documentation in patient records to ensure accurate and complete coding.
• Applies charge data as appropriate for services provided.  Verifies level of service charged is supported by accompanying documentation.
• Completes coding consistent with established production standards for type of service.
• Verifies and corrects all abstract data captured.
• Assists with student internship coding training.
• Codes for assigned area(s) within hospital or specialty.
• Coordinates special projects/teams (e.g. provider newsletter, denials teams).
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding and medical necessity guidelines.
• Knowledge of various coding groupers used for various payers and types of encounters.
• Ability to read and interpret medical record documentation including laboratory and pharmacology data.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (excel, outlook, word).
• Strong computer background with basic typing and keyboarding skills.
• Work prioritization skills needed.
• Ability to concentrate on detail tasks for long periods of time.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Professional Experience

• Three years previous coding experience required.

Education

• Associate of Applied Science degree or bachelor's degree in health information technology or completion of coding certificate program preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

•  AHIMA or AAPC coding certification (e.g. RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC) is required.

Physical Requirements

Pay Rate Type

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.