Lead Coder - Inpatient/Outpatient

Omega Healthcare Management Services • Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

Lead coder with 3 + years in both inpatient DRG coding and facility Observation coding for an academic trauma level 1 facility to review accounts that have a status change from IP to OBS or OBS to IP post coding and apply necessary coding changes. The role will also assist in escalating DNFB accounts to completion, clearing some billing edits, and working some denials both for inpatient and outpatient cases. Cerner and 3M experience required. Must be familiar with Excel. Schedule is 8 hours M-F, preferably between 8a and 5p MST, which if the client's regular business hours. Shift time can be flexible within reason if necessary. AAP/EEO Statement Omega Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Omega Healthcare also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Omega Healthcare makes reasonable accommodations when needed for applicants and candidates with disabilities or religious observances. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or any other part of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .

Requirements

• 3 + years of experience in IP DRG coding
• 3 + years of experience in facility observation coding
• Experience in account status changes post initial coding
• Experience work DNFB accounts
• Experience working IP and OP edits and denials
• Experience with Cerner, 3M and Excel
• Able to work 8 hours a day M-F
• Pick new workflows and technology easily
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review accounts that have a status change from IP to OBS or OBS to IP post coding and apply necessary coding changes.
• Assist in escalating DNFB accounts to completion
• Clearing some billing edits
• Working some denials both for inpatient and outpatient cases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed