CERTIFIED OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CODER -- FULLY REMOTE (23348)

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Corporate HQ - SAN ANTONIO, TX 78259 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care/Medical CERTIFIED OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CODER FULLY REMOTE – ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES ABOUT US: reputed company. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world. reputed company connects the right opportunities to the right people. With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical Services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality professionals in the industry. reputed company’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are an employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most! As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified. JOB TITLE: Certified Outpatient Medical Coder GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES POSITION INFORMATION: This will be a full-time, fully remote position with normal hours of operation from 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Accurately assigns diagnosis, procedure, and supply codes for the professional and institutional (facility) components of Outpatient encounters IAW DHA and AFMS MCPO completeness, productivity, and timeliness standards. Also, provides or contributes to periodic reports IAW DHA and AFMS MCPO instructions and timelines • Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines, and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding • Monitors ever-changing regulatory and policy requirements affecting coded information for the full spectrum of services provided • Maintains technical currency through continuing education and training opportunities • Reviews encounter and/or record documentation to identify inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may cause inaccurate coding, medico-legal repercussions or impacts quality patient care. Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention. May perform assessments and examine records for proper sequence of documents, presence of authorized signatures, and sufficient data is documented that supports diagnosis, treatment administered, and results obtained. Develops and submits a written (electronic or hard copy) query IAW DHA or AFMS MCPO guidelines to the provider to request clarification of provider documentation that is conflicting, ambiguous, or incomplete in regards to any significant reportable condition or procedure. Monitors query submission, response times, and completion. Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance. Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to queries and reports queries and responses IAW DHA or AFMS MCPO guidance • Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Based on contacts from the medical staff identifies training opportunities and works with coding training personnel to focus on consistency and clarity of coding advice provided. Collaborates with Medical Coding Trainers in developing, delivering, and monitoring initial and annual coding training to providers and clinical staff by providing guidance to professional and technical staff in documentation requirements for coding • Supports DHA and AFMS coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification from the Lead Medical Coder, supervisor, or Service coding representatives. May perform focused audits of specific MTFs, medical specialties, clinics, coders, or providers as directed and IAW DHA and/or AFMS audit procedures. Performs administrative related tasks associated with medical records final reviews/audits and contacting various departments, services, or