Job description

Our home health agency is growing rapidly and we are looking to add an experienced coder to our team. Coding is a critical step in the billing process. Coding professionals must comprehend complex regulatory requirements and the clinical work being performed in great detail.

Responsibilities include:

• Coding staff augmentation
• Comprehensive coding workflow
• Coding audits
• Compliance training
• Coding Education to all UP Medical Providers on a monthly and quarterly

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience in healthcare data entry, preferably in home health care systems.
• Adhere to ICD coding conventions and official coding guidelines approved by the Cooperating Parties (the American Health Information Management Association, American Hospital Association, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and National Center for Health Statistics).
• Use skills and knowledge of all mandated coding and classification systems and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic, procedural, and supply codes, including applicable modifiers, and other codes representing physician and related provider services (including substances, equipment, supplies, etc.).
• Apply accurate, complete and consistent coding practices to produce high quality coding data.
• Assign and report only the codes that are clearly and consistently supported by the provider’s documentation. This documentation includes all forms, records and other electronic and printed records and/or scanned images of clinical procedures and other medical services.
• Follow CPT rules established by the American Medical Association, and any other official coding rules and guidelines established for use with mandated standard code sets.
• Seek clarification and proper documentation from the provider prior to code assignment when documentation is conflicting, incomplete or ambiguous.
• Protect the confidentiality of health information at all times and refuse to access this information if not required for coding related activities.
• Are certified through AHIMA, AAPC or other accredited professional coding organizations and follow all procedures to maintain these credentials.

Medical professional coder:

• AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders), AHIMA, and/or RCC certified
• Highly experienced, averaging over 5 years of coding experience
• Trained and knowledgeable about all government and insurance regulatory requirements
• Experienced with payer specific coding requirements

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Inglewood, CA 90301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• ICD-10: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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