CoderI,Professional

**It 's more than a career, it's a calling** MO-REMOTE **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** Come join us a Coder I, Professional at SSM Health! You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely coding of medical records. You will be responsible for reviewing patient information, assigning appropriate codes, and ensuring compliance with coding guidelines and regulations. This is a remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own home while contributing to the success of our organization. ​ **Remote work:** This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with SSM policies. Note that remote work is not permissible in some states; Human Resources should be consulted for additional information and guidance. ***Candidates to reside in MO, IL, OK, or WI (additional states my be considered)** **Job Summary:** Primarily focuses on coding of moderate complexity, such as outpatient or inpatient evaluation and management and minor procedures. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Manages assigned charge review and coding-related claim edit work queues to ensure timely and accurate charge capture. Accurately deciphers charge error reasons and plans follow-up steps. * Identifies all billable services. Reviews all applicable data sources, including but not limited to, electronic health record, inpatient admit, discharge and transfer (ADT) reports, operative logs (aka Op Logs), nursing home visit documentation, procedure reports generated from non-the electronic health record systems, etc. * Reviews medical record documentation in the electronic health record and/or on paper. Identifies, enters and posts CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes to the electronic health record. Identifies need for medical records from outside the organization and follows established procedures to obtain. Ensures all coded services meet appropriate Medicare, National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) or payer-specific guidelines. * Consults wi