CODER ANALYST II

We are seeking an experienced HIM Coder Analyst II to join a healthcare team in Fort Worth. This position is ideal for a certified medical coding professional with strong ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 hospital outpatient coding experience , particularly with ambulatory surgery and observation cases., * Review and interpret patient medical records to identify diagnoses and procedures.

• Assign ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codes accurately and to the highest level of specificity.
• Primarily code complex ambulatory surgery, special procedure, and observation cases.
• Assist with emergency department, outpatient ancillary, specialty clinic, and clinic visit coding as needed.
• Maintain a minimum expected 95% coding accuracy rate.
• Accurately abstract required information from medical records and enter data into the electronic health record system.
• Submit physician queries when clarification or additional documentation is necessary for accurate coding.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists and healthcare providers regarding documentation requirements and coding accuracy.
• Identify and report documentation and risk-management concerns appropriately.
• Maintain current knowledge of coding rules, guidelines, documentation requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Protect patient confidentiality and handle sensitive health information appropriately.

• ** RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC certification required.**
• Minimum 2 years of current, full-time ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 hospital outpatient coding experience.
• Experience coding ambulatory surgery and observation cases required.
• Medical record abstracting experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of electronic health record applications and automated coding/encoder systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable coding rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to appropriately solve coding and documentation issues using current policies and procedures.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must successfully complete an on-site coding skills assessment with a minimum score of 90% prior to hire.
• Must provide current AHIMA continuing education certification records , as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• ** Pediatric coding experience highly desired.**
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word highly desired.

Hiring Process:

• Interview with Client
• Drug testing
• Background check
• Clerical/skills testing
• Flu shot/TB test