Infusions and Injections Clinic Coder

Job Description

Description:

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY: The Medical Coding Specialist, Injections/Infusions, is responsible for accurately abstracting data into appropriate client electronic medical record systems, following the Official ICD-10-CM?Guidelines for Coding and CMS directives. Performs data entry of required abstracted patient information into the client’s information system. Queries physicians when appropriate and interacts with Clinical Documentation staff as per account requirements. Maintains consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better while also meeting productivity standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to facility component of I&I services, such as radiation, chemotherapy, and immunology services, as per designated workflow

Abstracts and enters coded data and/or charges for hospital statistical and reporting requirements

Queries physicians to clarify conflicting, imprecise, incomplete, ambiguous, and/or inconsistent clinical information when appropriate

Communicates documentation improvement opportunities and coding issues to appropriate personnel for follow up and resolution

Communicates with Clinical Documentation Improvement and/or Revenue Cycle teams for follow up and reconciliation of accounts

Maintains required productivity and quality requirements

Maintains coding credential requirements

BENEFITS:

We offer an excellent salary, full benefits package including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability insurance, and PTO policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Sitting, talking, hearing and near vision are required over 90% of the time. Feeling is required?over?90% of the time and reaching is required about 50% of the time.? The ability to travel to field sites may be required up to 15% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Over 90% of the time is spent indoors, with protection from weather conditions. Exposure to noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable is present in only unusual situations.

e4health is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Applicants for U.S. based positions with e4health must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidate must possess an approved AHIMA or AAPC coding credential

Minimum 2 years’ CPT Injection and Infusion coding required

Minimum 2 years’ I&I coding experience required

KEY SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES:

Integrity, passion, and ethics are required

Demonstrates strong collaboration skills

Has strong analytic and problem-solving abilities and techniques

Exhibit consistent initiativewith strong drive for results and success

Demonstrate commitment to a team environment

Well-developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills including deep listening and attention to detail

Ability to self-motivate and self-direct

Possess strong time management and organizational skills

Commitment and adherence to company Core Values

CORE COMPETENCIES:

High level of integrity & ethical judgement

Communication

Consistency and Reliability

Meeting Standards

Full-time