Medical Coder Job at Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Wichita, KS

QkkzYUdkNFZlUzkraGZJRU03b1VQSHdLc0E9PQ==
  • Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital
  • Wichita, KS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Located in Wichita, KS, Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital (KSSH) is a regional center for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the spine, neck and joint. Dedicated to improving the quality of life of our patients, Kansas Spine practices a team approach, providing patients with access to a specialized team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, pain management, internal medicine physicians and nurses.

Overall Responsibility:

This coder position will be focused on coding pain management procedures. As an coder, you will play a crucial role in accurately assigning diagnosis and procedure codes to reflect the care and services provided. Your attention to detail and commitment to compliance with official coding guidelines will contribute to the success of our healthcare delivery network.

Remote work is a possibility for experienced coders but must have ability to work onsite in Wichita, KS, as needed.


Key Responsibilities :

  1. Provides appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes for professional services and office procedures, focusing on Evaluation and Management encounters and pain management procedures.
  2. Provides assistance to providers with coding updates and/or changes and education.
  3. Assists billing office staff in a timely manner with coding related denials, questions, and education.
  4. Performs coding analysis, conducts audits of patient charts for coding assessment and compliance purposes, and provides related results and education to providers.
  5. Performs analysis on hospital medical records for physician deficiencies and enters and/or removes deficiencies in EMR. Notifies physicians and other health care professionals of deficiencies. Maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital related business.
  6. Reviews daily transcribed documents for all clinic and hospital encounters, ensures accuracy and updated deficiency list once completed. Transcribed documents are noted as completed.
  7. Can assist with appropriately assigning codes for inpatient, outpatient and pain management procedures completed for hospital encounters, on an as needed basis.
  8. Maintains knowledge of current state and federal coding guidelines.
  9. Maintains education requirements for credentials.
Qualifications:
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or
  • Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or
  • Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or
  • Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P)
  • Associate's Degree in Health Information Technology preferred
  • Two years acute care coding experience required, pain management and coding experience preferred
  • Must be able to read and speak English fluently
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently, and communicate (orally and written) effectively
  • Interpersonal skills to interact with other staff and outside contacts
  • Good customer service skills

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Tags

Remote job,

Similar Jobs

Magical Destinations Travel

Remote Travel Agent Job at Magical Destinations Travel

About the job Remote Travel Agent We are currently seeking an agent to join our team. As a family owned agency, we take pride in providing the most customized and personalized services for all types of vacations. As an agent with us, you will work with a variety... 

Casetext, Now a Part of Thomson Reuters

DevOps Engineer Job at Casetext, Now a Part of Thomson Reuters

About the Role Casetext is seeking a DevOps Engineer to help satisfy demand for CoCounsel, our state of the art AI legal assistant. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll help expand CoCounsel to new markets by streamlining its deployment process. You'll simplify our infrastructure... 

Terraces at Summitview - a HumanGood community

LPN/LVN Job at Terraces at Summitview - a HumanGood community

 ...Our Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN) are responsible for the nursing needs of residents, while actively incorporating our Philosophy for Person-Directed Care. You will ensure a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff, and visitors to participate in the... 

Family of Kidz

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Job at Family of Kidz

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now! Details about this opportunity: NYS Occupational Therapist (OTR L) licensed provider...