IKS Health is seeking to hire an experienced Facility Outpatient: ED , Clinic
& Ancillary Medical Coder.
About IKS Health www.ikshealth.com
IKS Health takes on the chores of healthcare, reducing administrative, clinical,
and operational burdens so that staff can focus on their core purpose:
delivering exceptional care. Combining pragmatic technology and dedicated
experts, IKS enables stronger, financially sustainable enterprises. Our Care
Enablement Platform delivers data-driven value and expertise across the care
journey, and IKS is a partner for clinician enterprises looking to effectively
scale, improve quality, and achieve cost savings through forward-thinking
solutions. Founded in 2006, IKS Health’s global workforce supports large health
systems across the United States.
Position Summary:
As an experienced IKS coder, you will be responsible for providing coding and
abstracting services for clients on emergency room facility accounts. You will
use established coding principles and your knowledge and experience to assign
diagnostic and procedural codes after a thorough review of the medical record to
obtain the appropriate emergency room codes for procedures, injections, and
infusions. You will be located on a remote basis at a home office.
Essential Functions:
Review medical records to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures relative
to the patient's health care encounter.
Assigns Evaluation & Management (E/M) level for emergency room encounters-
facility and professional
Assign principal and secondary CPT codes and associated charges for procedures
and injections/infusions performed in the emergency room
Assign appropriate modifiers to CPT codes based on hospital, payer, or state
guidelines
Abstracts appropriate information from the medical record based on the
guidelines provided by the client and after a thorough review of the medical
record.
Solicits clarification from the physician regarding ambiguous or conflicting
documentation in the medical record using guidelines provided by the client.
Participates in Coding Roundtables through presentation of materials, articles
and current issues related to coding and Health Information Management.
Maintains current knowledge of the information contained in the Coding Clinic,
CPT Assistant, and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Maintains effective and professional communication skills.
Contributes to a positive company image by exhibiting professionalism,
adaptability, and mutual respect.
Requirements:
CPC, COC Coding Credentials
3 plus years of experience coding the following Facility- and Profee charts
Outpatient ( Ancillary, Clinic, and ED )
Experience coding: Ancillary: ICD & CPT, Clinic: ICD, CPT, E&Ms, ED: ICD,
CPT, E&Ms, I&Is.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understands medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology,
pharmacology, and disease processes.
Extensive knowledge CPT coding principles and guidelines, reimbursement systems,
federal, state, and payer-specific regulations and policies pertaining to
documentation, coding, and billing.
A passing score on the coding proficiency test's are required.
IKS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Compensation and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25hr -$28hr.
Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to current market
conditions, location, education, work experience, certifications, etc. IKS
Health offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401 (k), and
paid time off (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements for
full-time employees). Aquity Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity,
sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally
protected status.