Medical Coder

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Medical Coder for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Chicago, IL. (100% remote CST hours)

Responsibilities :

• Review clinical documentation in order to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for inpatient and outpatient medical records according to the appropriate classification system
• Ensures accurate, timely, and appropriate assignment of ICD-10, CPT/HCPCS, and modifiers for the purposes of billing, internal and external reporting, research, and compliance with regulatory and payer guidelines
• Monitors documentation turnaround time and productivity, and follows up on deferred accounts or with physicians and other clinical staff as needed
• May be tasked with generating reports and/or analyzing data related to evaluation and management code utilization, CPT code application, denials, reimbursement per contracted terms, etc.
• Provides coding feedback to providers, clinical department leadership, and revenue cycle team
• Assist coding educators with education regarding documentation improvement
• Escalate coding and documentation issues to revenue cycle leadership, and assist facilitating corrective action plans
• Assists with design and implementation of workflow updates and coding tools
• Support denial team on coding related denials
• Special projects as assigned

Required Skills:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist- Physician Based (CCS-P) required; Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC) a Plus.
• In lieu of CPC or CCS-P certification we will consider, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification in conjunction with applicable physician coding experience, including evaluation & management (E/M) and surgical coding experience.
• A minimum of two (3) years of coding experience in Radiology Coding/ Prior experience in an academic institution preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to documentation, coding, and billing, with demonstrated ability to interpret such guidelines.
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge and skill in analyzing patient records to identify non-conformances in CPT, ICD10-CM and HCPCS code assignment by passing a department administered coding proficiency test.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and performs as a role model to other coding staff.
• Experience working in a Teaching Hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Data Entry, computerized health care billing software knowledge, experience in Epic Ambulatory a plus

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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