Title: Temp - Administrative - Certified Coder (Varied) Dallas, TX Description: Fully remote position! Applicant must have the necessary equipment for the contract; 2 monitors, keyboard, mouse, web camera. If not, Agency must supply ahead of start date. The primary purpose of the Coding Specialist II is to code and verify charge data necessary to ensure correct coding, abstracting and billing on emergency department (ED), same day surgery (SDS), outpatient clinic (OPC), observation (OBS), specialty clinics and/or inpatient OB/newborn encounters . This role is also responsible for charge review on clinic and hospital visits to ensure accurate professional charging and billing. This position requires the coder to be highly proficient in the proper assignment of ICD-10 CM, PCS, CPT, HCPCS, HCC, HEDIS CAT II, E/M and modifier codes. Demonstrates the ability to provide direction to coding staff as it relates to coding integrity, established coding guidelines and Parkland s policies to ensure accuracy of recorded patient medical information and appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. If a candidate has Risk Adjustment coding experience, they must also have Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding experience in addition to Risk Adjustment RESPONSIBILITIES Code, abstract and conduct charge quality review on all episodes of care on emergency department (ED), same day surgery (SDS), outpatient clinic (OPC), observation (OBS) and/or inpatient OB/newborn hospital and specialty clinic encounters according to coding conventions, guidelines
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