Hospital Based Outpatient Coder I - HIM - FT - Days - Remote Eligible

Location: Miramar, Florida At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Reviews medical record documentation. May assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures and modifiers, when applicable, using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas/record types to ensure proper billing and compliance. Responsibilities: Enhances and maintains coding knowledge and skills. Reviews all appropriate work queues daily to address edits and makes corrections following procedures and processes. Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding.For physician billing, collaborates with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied. For hospital, routes to billing charge entry errors and/or account edits preventing completion of coding and/or billing. Makes appropriate coding corrections, when advised, and follows procedure to notify billing.Reviews and validates the accuracy of data in the Admission, Discharge Transfer (ADT) fields following HIM coding procedures and processes.May assign and sequence basic CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) procedure codes (non-complex), and modifiers based on medical record documentation in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations, Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP) guidance in encoder software and/or department coding policies and procedures. Using encoder, reviews Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Groups (EAPG) assignments. Reviews Local Coverage Determination (LCD) edits and guidance for codes meeting medical necessity. Researches medical record for any additional diagnoses documented to meet medical necessity.Conducts audits and/or coding reviews with various health care professional