Coding Specialist I – Inpatient Medicine

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🏈 Ohio – Remote

🏈 Ohio – Remote

💵 $18 - $34 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏥 Medical Billing and Coding

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US Acute Care Solutions

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2015

💊 Pharmaceuticals

📡 Telecommunications

💰 Private Equity Round on 2021-02

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Telecommunications

US Acute Care Solutions is a physician-owned company specializing in the management and provision of acute care services across the United States. With a focus on emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and critical care, USACS partners with health systems to enhance patient care and improve the healthcare continuum. Annually, the company serves over 10 million patients and operates more than 500 clinical programs in 30 states, driven by a commitment to innovation, quality, and collaborative healthcare delivery.

📋 Description

• Examines medical records to determine the proper ICD (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure codes) to be assigned • Utilizes coding tools & resources to verify the correctness of CPT and ICD codes assigned • Abstracts data including providers, injury info, quality measures, and others as needed • Maintains knowledge of current trends and practices in coding principles and government regulations through reading materials and/or attendance at educational meetings or seminars • Maintains appropriate certification • Communicates with coworkers and physicians to resolve and clarify questions and documentation discrepancies • Communicates risk management concerns to appropriate parties • Completes priority accounts (Holds) daily • Refers complex issues to designated work queues • Participates in coder specific training and education based on audit metrics and trends • Review and analyze content of medical record to accurately assign ICD diagnosis and procedure codes; CPT procedure codes and modifiers according to national coding guidelines, USACS policies and SOPs • Answer coding and abstracting questions from coding leadership, compliance, clinicians, etc. • Maintain coding accuracy rate of ≥ 95% • Maintain coding productivity (Milestone based standards) rate of ≥ 95% • Maintain minimum of 15 CEUs per quarter either through Nthrive and/or other company sponsored webinars and programs • Accurately identify and enter core abstracting elements such as physician and APP attributions • Identify documentation trends and topics for education/feedback to physicians and APPs • Keep current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities • Thorough understanding of updates from intermediaries, carriers, government agencies, third party payers to ensure proper documentation, coding and compliance • Thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, payor specific guidelines • Assists with special projects as needed and performs related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent • One or more of the following credentials are required prior to hire date - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A), Certified Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-Based (CCS-P) • Knowledge of and experience using ICD and CPT coding • Knowledge of payor guidelines • Knowledge of and skill in using personal computers in a Windows environment with an emphasis on basic word processing and data entry • Ability to work independently and make decisions • Ability to pay close attention to detail • Ability to identify research and solve problems and discrepancies • Ability to communicate with employees, management and physicians in a courteous and professional manner • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to process assigned duties in an organized manner

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options • Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA) • 401(k) employee and employer contributions • Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays • Paid parental leave & family support benefits • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance • Employee assistance programs & wellness resources • Additional compensation may include bonus eligibility, equity, or other incentive programs