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🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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LCMC Health

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

🤝 Non-profit

Healthcare • Non-profit

LCMC Health is a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system focused on providing exceptional healthcare to the communities of Louisiana and beyond. It operates eight hospitals and a network of clinics, prioritizing a hospitable and comprehensive approach to patient care. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, LCMC Health treats patients like family and is dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of the Gulf Coast region while fostering partnerships with local universities to advance healthcare practices and train future professionals.

📋 Description

• Apply appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes for outpatient and/or inpatient encounters, ancillary encounters, and ambulatory/provider-based clinics • Navigate patient health records and computer systems to determine diagnosis and procedure codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, CPT/HCPCS assignments, and required modifiers • Validate charges against health record documentation • Communicate with clinical staff, physicians, office staff, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists regarding documentation issues • Identify concerns and notify leadership for resolution • Resolve moderate to complex problems • Track missing documentation, charges, and physician queries requiring follow-up • Meet coding quality and productivity standards • Maintain confidentiality of patient information • Maintain current knowledge of coding and reimbursement guidelines and regulations • Perform other duties assigned by leadership • Adhere to applicable coding and reimbursement laws, regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma and 2 years of experience, or Associate’s degree in Coding or a similar field with no experience required • One or more listed coding certifications preferred, including CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P, CRC, or CCA • RHIT and CCS certifications preferred • Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding, MS-DRG/APC grouping, charge description master functions, and modifiers • Knowledge of third-party reimbursement regulations and billing practices • Experience utilizing encoding/grouping software • Ability to use standard desktop and Windows-based computer systems, email, internet, and computer navigation • Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT/HCPCS, MS-DRG, APR-DRG, and APC coding principles and guidelines • Knowledge of Prospective Payment System methodology for inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and provider-based clinic encounters • Knowledge of hospital and professional coding, including provider-based billing • Knowledge of Joint Commission and CMS documentation regulations • Knowledge of privacy, security, confidentiality, access, and release-of-information practices • Experience assisting with learning needs and providing training to coding staff • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to organize and prioritize work • Ability to adapt to change and handle challenges proactively • Ability to collaborate with physicians and managerial staff at all levels • Proof of citizenship or immigration status required to verify lawful right to work in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work • Equal opportunity employment • Healthcare-focused mission and community-oriented culture