Remote Certified Coder- Home Health - SSM Health : Job Details

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Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Must reside in MO, OK, IL, or WIS

Job Summary:

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, is responsible for daily coding activities.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizing computerized coding/abstracting equipment, codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance with coding guidelines while meeting quality and productivity standards.

• Assures grouping which will provide optimal payment.

• Provides necessary assistance to physicians, their office staff, field staff, and patients in regards to coding /reimbursement questions.

• Assists other coders in performance of duties including answering questions and providing guidance to entry levels coders or clinical supervisors.

• Maintains and reports statistical information when applicable.

• Reviews daily reports to assure all records are coded in a timely manner when applicable.

• Consults with field registered nurses and physical therapists regarding appropriate ICD codes and sequence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

844####### Hospice-HH Coding

Scheduled Weekly Hours:0

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Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.