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Remote Coder Physician na Omega Healthcare Management Services Private Limited

Omega Healthcare Management Services Private Limited · Boca Raton, Estados Unidos Da América · Remote

US$ 66.040,00  -  US$ 66.040,00

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Scope:

Experienced Pro Fee Pain Management and Physical Medicine coder to code E/M levels and other procedure charges in the clinic.  Preferably 5+ years of recent Pain Management and Physical Medicine coding experience. Experience working edits and denials as the role is responsible for working coding edits on denials on claims they processed. Must have Epic experience and either Optum or 3M encoder experience.  75% of the shift must be worked between 8am-5pm eastern M-F.

 

Summary/Objective 
Under limited supervision the Coder Physician reviews medical records and performs coding on all diagnoses, procedures, DRG/APC, and charge codes. The Coder Physician uses the most accurate codes for reimbursement purposes, research, epidemiology, statistical analysis outcomes, financial and strategic planning, evaluation of quality of care, and communication to support the patient’s treatment. The Coder Physician will be charged with maintaining the confidentiality of patient records and procedures. 

 

Essential Job Functions 

Responsible for abstracting, coding, sequencing and interpreting the clinical information from inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, pro fee, and clinical medical records. 

Responsible for the assignment of correct principal diagnoses, secondary diagnoses and principal procedure and secondary procedure codes with attention to accurate sequencing. 

Utilizes technical coding principals and DRG/APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate codes. 

Abstracts and codes pertinent medical data into multiple software programs and/or encoders. Follows official coding guidelines to review and analyze health records. 

Maintains compliance with both external regulatory and accreditation requirements, and with State and Federal regulations. 

Extracts pertinent data from the patient’s health record and determines appropriate coding for reports and billing documents. 

Identifies codes for reporting medical services, procedures performed by physicians. Enters codes into various computer systems dependent upon the various clients. 

Track and document productivity in specified systems, maintain productivity levels as defined by the client. 

Maintain 95% quality rating 

Perform duties in compliance with Company’s policies and procedures, including but not limited to those related to HIPAA and compliance. 

 

 

Key Success Indicators/Attributes 

Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. 

Demonstrate ability to work in all work types and specialties. 

Demonstrate ability to self-motivate, set goals, and meet deadlines. 

Demonstrate leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills. 

Demonstrate excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. 

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key business partners by building personal credibility and trust. 

Maintain courteous and professional working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization. 

Demonstrate excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of software applications. 

Knowledge of coding convention and rules established by the AHIMA, American Medical Association (AMA), the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), for assignment of diagnostic and surgical procedural codes. 

Knowledge of JCAHO, coding compliance and HIPAA HITECH standards affecting medical records and the impact on reimbursement and accreditation. 

 

Supervisory Responsibility 

No 

 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a remote home office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. 

 

 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work. 

 

Required Education and Experience 

Successful completion of an AAPC or AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program and a minimum of two to four years of current production coding experience in both acute care and profee.   

 

Preferred Education and Experience 

N/A 

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

Must have the following certificates and/or licenses: CPC, COC, CIC, RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and/or CCS-P. 

 

Security Access Requirements 

In addition to the specific security access required by the employee’s client engagement, the employee will have access to the Omega systems set forth in the “Standard Field Employee” profile.  

 

Microsoft Office  

 ADP  

Oracle  

 Reviewmate 

E1- All Field Employees 

Standard Employee 

Standard  

Coder and Client Access based on client needs. Determined by manager and granted by Audit Implementation Manager 

 

 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Omega is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. 

 

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee may perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Qualifications for Internal Candidates    
1.    5+ years of pro fee Pain Management and Physical Therapy coding experience
2.    Epic experience
3.    Optum or 3M encoder experience
4.    Experience with edits and denials
5.    Able to work M-F with 75% of the shift must be worked between 8am-5pm eastern time
6.    Good written and verbal communication skills

7. Able to pick up new workflows and technology easily
8. Able to ramp up productivity in 4 weeks
9. Maintain 95% accuracy in all coding

 

 

Company

Founded in 2003, Omega Healthcare Management Services™ (Omega Healthcare) empowers healthcare organizations to deliver exceptional care while enhancing financial performance. We help clients increase revenues, decrease costs, and improve the overall patient-provider-payer experience through our comprehensive portfolio of technology and clinically enabled solutions. Omega Healthcare has 30,000 employees across 14 delivery centers in the United States, India, Colombia, and the Philippines. For more information, visit www.omegahms.com

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