Physician Coder Specialist - General/Trauma Surgery - Remote Permanent Opportunity

<p style="text-align:left"><b><span>We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, <span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span class="WLM0"><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">and innovate.  We believe</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.  </span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b><span>At Ochsner, whether you work with patients <span>every day</span> or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! </span></b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>This job is responsible for reviewing and accurately coding either most professional services, including evaluation and management, and Procedures or hospital outpatient surgeries/procedures and observation patients. Remains in conformance with applicable Medicare, Medicaid and third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement.<p></p><p><b><u>Education </u></b></p><p>Required - High School diploma or equivalent</p><p>Preferred - Completion of an accredited American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)/American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) coding program with certification</p><p></p><p><b><u>Work Experience</u></b></p><p>Required - 1 year of coding experience</p><p></p><p><b><u>Certifications</u></b></p><p>Preferred - Recognized Certification by the AHIMA or AAPC</p><p></p><p><b><u>Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)</u></b></p><ul><li>Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.</li><li>Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard</li><li>Knowledge of ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS and coding principles.</li><li>Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Job Duties</u></b></p><ul><li>Accurately assigns ICD-10, CPT and/or HCPCS codes within established coding guidelines, rules and regulations.  Types of coding may include but not limited to; Professional surgical coding, including coding and reviewing of CPT procedure codes; Hospital coding in the outpatient departments and Observation units, including diagnosis and CPT procedure coding of procedures.</li><li>Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes. </li><li>Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.</li><li>Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.</li><li>Communicates with providers for clarification or requests additional documentation as needed.</li><li>Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: DNFB, Pre-AR, Denials, and Claim Edits.</li><li>Verifies correct discharge disposition when appropriate based on medical documentation.</li><li>Other related duties as required. </li></ul><p></p><p>The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.</p><p></p><p>Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Physical and Environmental Demands</u></b></p><p></p><span><span>The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following:  Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions</span><span>.</span></span><p></p><p><b>Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!</b></p><p></p><p><i><b>Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.</b></i></p><p></p><p><i><b>Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.</b></i> <i>Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.</i></p><p></p><p><i><b>Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or </b></i><a href="mailto:careers@ochsner.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i><b>careers@ochsner.org</b></i></a><i><b>. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.</b></i></p><p></p><p>Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.</p><p></p>

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