Hospital Coder II

About Us

Xtensys, a recently established managed service provider, delivers cutting-edge technology to health systems, starting in NY and expanding beyond. Owned by two industry leaders focused on innovation in rural and community health, we are rapidly growing with several major initiatives underway. We seek a skilled Remote Hospital Coder II to join our team of 500 and support our exciting journey. We value people and are building a culture to match. If you're a collaborative, innovative, and strategic leader, we’d love to talk.

 

Job Summary Responsible for the selection of applicable Diagnoses and Procedures, sequence codes following the ICD-10-CM/PCS official coding guidelines. Query the provider (physician or other qualified healthcare practitioner) for clarification and/or additional documentation when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous information in the health record regarding a significant reportable condition or procedure or other reportable data element dependent on health record documentation (e.g. present on admission indicators). Advance coding knowledge and practice through continuing education, including but not limited to meeting continuing education requirements.

 

Duties &; Responsibilities

• Assign codes to diagnoses and procedures using ICD (International Classification of Diseases) and CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes for Emergency Department services both technical and professional coding as needed, observation services, outpatient surgery services, specialty outpatient services including but not limited to oncology, interventional radiology, and cardiology.

• Ensures codes are accurate and sequenced correctly in accordance with government and insurance regulations.

• Communicate (Query) with the medical staff for any documentation that is insufficient and/or unclear.

• Able to work independently

• Understands and works coding edits and bill holds.

• Flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above.

 

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience – One or more years of hospital coding experience preferred.

• Licensure – Certification with AHIMA or AAPC. Specialty service credentials preferred where applicable.

 

Education • Two-year degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred.

 

Physical Requirements • The position requires a high degree of mental and visual concentration. No lifting requirements. Requires long period of sitting, with repetitive motion