What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Same Day Surgery Medical Coder position at Aquity Solutions, LLC?
About AQuity:
Headquartered in Cary, NC, a suburb of Raleigh, Aquity Solutions employs more than 7,000 clinical documentation production staff throughout the U.S., India, Canada, and Australia. With over 40 years of experience and recognized by both KLAS and Black Book as the top outsourced transcription service vendor, Aquity Solutions is focused on delivering superior business results. Aquity Solutions provides healthcare professionals with key services including: Medical Scribing, Interim HIM Services, Medical Coding and Medical Transcription.
Position Summary:
As an experienced Aquity coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and abstracting services for same day surgery, observation, and injection and infusions using ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding coding systems. You will use established coding principles, software, and knowledge along with a thorough review of the medical record to provide exceptional support to our clients. You will participate in coding education within the team. You will work remotely in your home office with equipment provided by Aquity.
Requirements:
-CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT required.
-Candidates must have skills in acute care same day surgery , observation accounts of all kinds.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Must have minimum of 1 year of related coding experience
-Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology and disease processes.
-Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems, federal, state and payor-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding and billing.
- Knowledge of common hospital EMR systems
-Must pass SDS, OBS, and Injection/Infusion coding proficiency tests
Essential Functions:
-Reviews medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures relative to the patient's health care encounter
-Selects the correct diagnoses, procedures, and CPT and/or charge codes that are applicable to the patient's care
-Coder will apply charge codes for injections and infusions that occur in the observation setting
- Coder may calculate and/or validate observation hours based on medical record documentation
-Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the guidelines provided by the client
-Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting documentation in the medical record using AHIMA query guidelines as well as any guidance provided by the client
-Participates in Coding Roundtables through materials, articles and webinars
-Maintains current knowledge of Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
-Maintains effective and professional communication skills
-Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism, adaptability and mutual respect
Why Work for AQuity?
We offer competitive benefits such as:
-Competitive salary
-Three weeks of paid time off (120 hours) annually
-Seven paid holidays annually
-Job related education reimbursement, CEU and credentials
-Opportunity to work remotely and can work flexible hours contingent on clients needs.
Compensation and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to current market conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Aquity Solutions offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k, and paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for full-time employees). Aquity Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Experience
1 years: Minimum 1 year of Acute Care SDS/Same Day Surgery coding experience. (required)
CCS, CPC, RHIA or RHIT required (required)
This company is an equal opportunity employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
Salary : $28 - $30