Job Description
What is Aspirion? Aspirion is an industry-leading provider of complex claims and revenue cycle management services. We specialize in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker's Compensation, Veterans Administration and Tricare, Complex Denials, Out-of-State Medicaid, Aged AR, and Eligibility and Enrollment Services. Our employees work in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding. We ask a lot out of our team members and in return we offer flexibility, autonomy, and endless opportunities for advancement. As we are committed to growth within the complex claims industry, we offer the same growth to our employees.
What do we need? We are seeking an experienced and proficient Remote Medical Coder to join our Aged AR team. The Remote Medical Coder will be responsible for reviewing medical records and provider documentation and capturing the necessary details to determine the appropriatecodes according to coding guidelines and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have successfully completed the required coursework to obtain any number of acceptable coding certifications listed below.
What will you provide?- Meetestablished productivity standards as outlined by ARx Leadership according tothe type of records/charts being coded
- Maintainquality score of greater than 90%
- Abstractpertinent information from patient records. Assign the InternationalClassification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current ProceduralTerminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes,creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or Diagnosis-Related Group(DRG) assignments
- Queriesphysicians whenever there is conflicting, ambiguous, or incomplete informationin the medical record regarding any significant reportable condition orprocedure
- Maintainknowledge of, comply with and keep abreast of coding guidelines andreimbursement reporting requirements
- Experienceworking pre-bill NCCI and MUE edits
- Knowledgeof the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification(ICD-CM); Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS); and CurrentProcedural Terminology (CPT)
- Knowledgeof reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS);Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs); and Resource-Based Relative ValueScale (RBRVS)
- Exceptional working knowledge and understanding of medical and proceduralterminology; anatomy and physiology; pharmacology; and disease processes
- Practicalknowledge of medical specialties; medical diagnostic and therapeuticprocedures; ancillary services (includes, but is not limited to, Laboratory,Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Radiology)
- Ability toeasily navigate and utilize medical computer software programs to abstract,analyze, and/or evaluate clinical documentation and enter/edit diagnosis,procedure codes and modifiers
- Workdiligently with team spirit and promotion of positive work ethic andenvironment in mind
- Practiceand adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and ValueStatement"
- AttendPrivacy and Security Training as required by the HIPPA Awareness Program andcomply with all guidelines, policies and procedures to assure sensitive orconfidential information is protected in accordance with the HIPPA rules andregulations
- Otherduties as assigned.
Requirements - Planningand Organizing - Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensurethat work is completed efficiently
- Work Standards- Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assumingresponsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments ortasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standardsimposed
- BuildingStrategic Work Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationshipsto facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
- ManagingWork (includes Time Management) - Effectively managing one's time and resourcesto ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - AHIMA, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P)
Education and Experience - Minimum 3+ years of previous work experience coding outpatient hospital charts
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred but not required
- Coding Certification required
Benefits At Aspirion we invest in our employees by offering unlimited opportunities for advancement, a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance upon hire, matching 401k, competitive salaries, and incentive programs.
AAP/EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: Aspirion is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, gender identity citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or veteran status. Aspirion has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to. Aspirion Health Resources LLC
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