Coder – Primary Care

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⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Ochsner Health

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

Founded 1942

🏥 Healthcare

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🤝 Non-profit

💰 Grant on 2023-07

Healthcare • Healthcare Insurance • Non-profit

Ochsner Health is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to delivering health services to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Gulf South. Its mission is to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate in healthcare. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, Ochsner focuses on a clinically-integrated research program aimed at improving community wellness and educating future healthcare leaders. They offer a variety of services, including primary care, urgent care, women's and men's health, digital medicine, and specialized treatments such as cancer care, heart and vascular services, transplants, and more. Ochsner also emphasizes community engagement through partnerships, education, and outreach programs, while fostering an inclusive environment. They are committed to accessibility, patient stories, and transparency in billing and insurance information. Ochsner is a non-profit organization and an equal opportunity employer.

📋 Description

• Review and accurately code and abstract basic services, including outpatient diagnostic testing, Emergency Department, Lab, Radiology, Minor Primary Care services, and other less complex medical coding • Assign ICD-10, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes according to established coding guidelines, rules, and regulations • Perform professional coding for minor primary care, Urgent Care, and/or Emergency Department episodes • Review evaluation and management codes and CPT procedure codes • Perform facility charging for E&M levels, CPT procedures, and/or medication administration in Emergency Department/Observation units • Perform hospital coding for diagnoses and/or CPT procedure coding for emergency department, lab, radiology, and other diagnostic services • Review medical documentation and validate that it supports assigned codes • Communicate with providers to clarify documentation or request additional documentation • Collaborate with team members and departments to meet monthly departmental goals, including DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits • Research patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors • Meet department productivity and accuracy standards • Verify correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation • Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements • Report known or suspected unethical conduct and compliance concerns as required

🎯 Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent • 1 year of coding experience OR an AHIMA/AAPC certification • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval • Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard • Ability to comply with applicable Medicare, Medicaid, third-party payer, federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities • Accessible application support and accommodation assistance