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Outpatient Surgery Coder #HIRING

Signature Performance Omaha, NE Salary, Varies
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Position Description

 

ABOUT YOU

You are a person who loves to assign and ensure correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations. We need someone who can meet coding quality and quantity expectations. In the role of Outpatient Surgery Coder you'll be responsible for reviewing coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing. If you can put your signature on this, we can't wait to hear from you!

  • Tell us about your experience with Medical Coding.
  • Are you a team player and a self-motivator?
  • What is your experience with conducting business in a way that is a credit to a company?
  • We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills.
  • We're looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you?

Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we can't wait to meet you.

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The people you will work with are exceptional. Here is what you can look forward to, and why you'll LOVE YOUR MONDAYS.

  • Assign the principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures by thoroughly reviewing all documentation in the medical record utilizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pathology.
  • Review the discharge summary, history and physical, physician progress notes, consultation reports, radiology, laboratory, pathology, operative records, emergency room record to accurately assign diagnosis and / or procedure. Determine diagnoses that were treated, monitored, and evaluated and procedures done during the episode of care and assign appropriate codes.
  • Assigns and ensures correct code selection following Official Coding Guidelines and compliance with federal and insurance regulations.
  • Ensure the diagnoses and procedures are sequenced in order of their clinical significance to accurately assign the appropriate DRG, APC or payment tier under the Prospective Payment system to guarantee accurate reimbursement.
  • Review coding for accuracy and completeness prior to submission to billing.
  • Abstract required medical and demographic information from the medical record and enter the data into the system to ensure accuracy of the database. Responsible for correcting any data found to be in error after reviewing the medical record and comparing with system entries.
  • Ensures all required component parts of the medical record that pertain to coding are present, accurate and comply with CMS, JCAHO, and client requirements. Identify incomplete or conflicting documentation in the medical record and formulate a physician query to obtain missing documentation and/ or clarification to accurately complete the coding process. Utilize computer applications and resources essential to completing the coding process efficiently.
  • Meets coding quality and quantity expectations.

Position Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of Medical Coding experience required
  • Experience with Professional Fee Coding
  • Experience with EHR systems Meditech and EPIC preferred
  • Education, Experience & Certification Requirements vary based on coding assigned. Accepted certifications from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) include:
  • Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT)
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) · Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
  • Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-Based (CCS-P)
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

 

ABOUT US

You are uncommon. We are, too. We are looking for people to help us in our mission of working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and make the lives of the people we work with better. As we continue to experience exponential growth, we are looking for uncommon individuals to enhance our vision. We will continue to accomplish our mission by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions, making us a consistent annual Best Places to Work organization. We need uncommon leaders with uncommon qualities to shape our uncommon culture and achieve our uncommon mission.

 

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

We're proud to put our signature on each one of our employees. When you are a member of Signature Performance, you are a part of a solutions-based organization where the values of passion, integrity, courage, and respect are the driving forces behind all our decision-making. We trust in you to do important work and bring the best version of yourself to work every day, so we want to help you achieve a work-life balance while consistently challenging yourself.

Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. We deliver a performance-driven atmosphere with competitive pay, world-class training and development classes, resources, and events, an award-winning culture where everyone thrives, and so much more.

  • Health Insurance for Our Associates
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Program with Employer Match
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Hybrid & Remote Opportunities

 

 

General Areas of Accountability:

Must conduct business and personal affairs in a manner that is always a credit to the company. Must maintain a good credit rating while employed with the company.

 

The following HIPAA and Privacy items apply to all positions at Signature Performance:

  • Follow HIPAA guidelines for protecting the privacy and security of sensitive personal and/or health information.
  • Follow Signature expected acceptable use to protect propriety and company owned information.
  • Complete annually required Privacy and Security Training

Performance Management:

  • All Signature Performance associates are subject to regular performance management to determine if skills and training requirements are suitable for the position.

Machines and Equipment:

The incumbent must be able to effectively operate the current computer system, telephone system, and other office machines such as copiers and fax machines.

Physical Activity:

  • The incumbent must be able to finger, grasp, feel, see, sit, hear, and speak. This position is sedentary in nature with minimal lifting requirements.

Working Conditions:

The incumbent works in an office environment that is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, or extreme noise. Routine periods of being on the phone utilizing a headset, sitting and data keying are required.

  • Remote Eligibility: This position is full-time remote eligible. Eligibility is determined by Management or Talent Operations.

U.S. Citizenship is Required for All Positions and Work on All Positions Must Be Completed in the Continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Compensation Range

$24.00 - $26.00/Hour

Position Type

Full-time

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Position Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is Required for All Positions.

Work on All Positions Must Be Completed in the Continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 6:00a - 6:00p

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providedProvided by company
Full-time Employee
Date Posted November 4, 2024
Date Closes December 4, 2024
Start Date October 17, 2024
Located In Omaha, NE
Job Type Full-time Employee
Compensation Salary, Varies
Shift Custom
SOC Category 29-2071.00 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
Zipcode 68127
Name Tatiem Bender
Phone (402) 256-1826 x

This job offers the following benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Dependent-Care Spending Accounts
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health-Care Spending Accounts
  • Profit Sharing
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Dental
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity / Paternity / Family Leave
  • Medical
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Vision
  • Bereavement Pay
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacations
  • Remote Access
  • Sick Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness Program
  • Productivity Rewards
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