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The Coding Company join together this week to celebrate Health Information Management week! One question I am always asked is 'Are you a nurse?' when I say I work in Healthcare. The answer is no...I'm a clinical coder. I actually translate medical diagnosis and interventions into code. For example, R11 is nausea and vomiting, Z37.0 is single live birth and U07.12 is a symptomatic coronavirus patient with positive PCR test. Every patient who is admitted to hospital, public and private, will have 'codes' applied to their patient stay. Clinical coders must have an "through working knowledge of medical science and terminology, ...make decisions about appropriate codes to assign and use the Classification..". Clinical coding is one of the pathways Health Information Managers have to choose. This pathway is made up of dedicated teams of highly intelligent professionals who work hard for health services to ensure the coding is accurate and complete. For all your Health Information Management services, contact linda@thecodingcompany.com.au #clinicalcoding #healthinformationmanagement #HIMweek2023 #healthcare #healthinformatics

#hiring *Inpatient Coder - Full Time - $5000 Sign-On Bonus - 100% Remote (Must Live in Texas, Georgia, Washington State, or Louisiana)*, Atlanta, *United States*, fulltime #jobs #jobseekers #careers #Atlantajobs #Georgiajobs #ITCommunications *Apply*: https://lnkd.in/guxwU4ZX At Houston Methodist, the Inpatient Coder position is responsible for ensuring diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSInteracts and communicates effectively with members of the coding team and the appropriate stakeholders.Participates and provides good feedback during coding section meetings and coding education inservices as well as takes initiative to assist others and shares knowledge with the appropriate stakeholders.SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResponds promptly to internal and external customer requests. Responds promptly and appropriately to requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy.Initiates queries with physicians to obtain or clarify diagnoses and/or procedures as appropriate, utilizing the established physician query process.QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMaintains and achieves the highest standards of coding quality by assigning accurate/ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS codes utilizing an electronic encoder application in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory body guidelines.Maintains and achieves department standards of abstracting quality by reviewing accurate discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data. Assigns and enters physician identification number and procedure date correctly in the medical record abstracting system.Reviews medical record documentation and abstracts data into the encoder and EPIC/Electronic Health Record (EHR) to determine principal or final diagnosis, co-morbid conditions and complications, secondary conditions and procedures. Utilizes all tools/ resources for accuracy.Complies with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official guidelines.FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSUtilizes time effectively. Consistently codes and abstracts at departmental standards of productivity while ensuring accuracy of coding.Supports meeting organizational goal for Accounts Receivables (AR) associated with uncoded accounts.Maintains coding timeframes within established departmental standards by ensuring all work items assigned to the coding queues are processed in a timely manner.GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCritically evaluates her or his own performance, accepts constructive criticism, and looks for ways to improve.Displays initi

When healthcare facilities are missing coders, they are unable to properly operate due to lack of funding. You can make a large impact on your community by serving as a medical coder. In our latest blog, we discuss the field of medical coding and how to become one. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eM6hqnPg #MaximStaffing #MedicalCoding #HealthcareStaffing

𝐈𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀𝐒 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆? Medical coding and billing are distinct but related processes. Both are integral to the business of healthcare, as both are involved in reporting diagnoses, procedures, and supplies to commercial and federal payers, such as Aetna and Medicare. Medical coders and billers both work with clinical staff and must know medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology to understand physician notes and operative reports. Medical coders sometimes participate in the billing process and may code for billing companies. In small physician practices, it’s not uncommon for the same person to serve as a medical coder and medical biller. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞. To learn more about a quality health services solution, https://lnkd.in/d8TidYtV #CareSolutionMBS #MedicalCoder #MedicalBiller #Coding #Billing #HealthcareIndustry #Innovation #RevenueCycleManagement

Do any of the following scenarios resonate with you? 1- As a small medical practice, it is difficult and expensive to keep a dedicated coder on staff, and you worry that you are not billing for all of the services you perform. 2- As a physician, you have been coding your own charts but often wonder if spending your precious time is the most efficient way to get the job done. 3- You are a large healthcare provider and can’t find enough coders to keep up with demand. 4- You currently outsource your coding to another coding company and do not receive the accuracy, transparency, and feedback you are looking for. Swift Medical Solutions  is home to a team of experienced and highly trained coding experts, Our medical coding services are proven, consistent and accurate. We audit our coders’ performance to ensure they maintain a 97% or greater accuracy rate. Our coders also understand the ever-changing nature of the medical billing industry and stay up-to-date with all the latest policy and compliance updates. For more information on Swift's medical coding services, contact us to get started! #RevenueCycleManagement #Credentialing #MedicalCoding #MedicalBilling #HealthcareFinance

Q: Why Should My Practice Outsource Medical Coding? A: If you get many claim denials due to code-related errors, it’s best to partner with a medical coding service. Professional coders are certified to provide coding services, ensuring high accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. It will also lower operational costs since you no longer hire in-house coders. . Learn More- https://lnkd.in/e8vrn-jt . . . #medicalbilling #OutsourcingBilling #medicalcoding #medicalbillingcompany #medicalfinance #medicalcare #RevenueCycle #healthcare #HealthcareFinance #FinancialStability #MedicalCodingExperts #OutsourcingSolutions #HealthcareEfficiency #medicalbilling #medicalbills 

Think you know the ins and outs of medical billing? Let's put your expertise to the test with some intriguing trivia! Trivia # 02: Coding Maestros Medical coders play a vital role in the billing process by translating medical records into these intricate codes. It's like solving a complex puzzle to ensure proper payment! Follow Prairie Flower Medical Billing to learn more! #Medicalcredentialing #MedicalBilling #Experthealthcarrevirtualassistant #Patientinsuranceverification #Unpaidclaimsfollowup #Insurancecredentialingservices #Getcredentialingdone #Medicalprovider #Medicalcrredentialing #Medicalbillingassistance #MedicalBillingTrivia

Hey Chronicles family! Let's talk about finding work that not only pays the bills but feeds your soul too. 💖 You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you help someone? Imagine experiencing that every single day in your career. That's what medical coding can offer you! It's nice to be in a field that not only meets my needs but also contributes to the greater good. You can do something that feels good AND does good. How amazing is that? Coding is the silent hero in healthcare, ensuring that every patient's story is told accurately and completely. When you become a medical coder, you're not just crunching numbers or inputting data. You're: • Helping patients get the care they deserve  • Ensuring healthcare providers are fairly compensated  • Contributing to medical research and public health initiatives  • Playing a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem  Every code you enter is part of someone's health journey. Every claim you process helps keep our healthcare system running smoothly. It's work that truly matters. And the best part? You get to do all this while enjoying: • Flexible work hours (hello, work-life balance!) • The option to work from home (pajamas as work attire, anyone?)  • A stable career in a growing field  • Continuous learning and growth opportunities  Our July 11th Medical Coding and Billing Certification class is your gateway to this fulfilling career. It's your chance to do work that feels good AND does good. Ready to become a healthcare hero? Here's how to take that first step: • Drop a comments • Slide into our DMs for more info • Click the link in our bio to secure your spot in our July 11th class #MeaningfulWork #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalCoding #ChroniclesBilling

Are you an amazing medical coder and/or biller who Rules! Check out our website and purchase your Medical Coders Rule or Medical Billers Rule t-shirt. While you're their check out our Medical Coders Billers Rule Journal. #medicalcoder #medicalbiller #medicalcodersrule #medicalbillingrule #JournalForSuccess #MedicalCoding #BillingProfessionals #HealthcareAdministration #CPTCodes #ICD10 #CodingLife #CPCCertified #CPCExam #CodingEducation #BillingSolutions

As a medical coder, I have realized that our role is often misunderstood and underappreciated in the healthcare industry. Medical coding is the backbone of the billing and reimbursement process, ensuring that healthcare providers are accurately and fairly reimbursed for the services they deliver. Yet, many people outside of our profession are unaware of the critical role we play in healthcare. They may think of coding as just numbers and data entry, when in reality, it requires a deep understanding of complex medical terminology, diseases, procedures, and coding guidelines. By accurately assigning the right codes to medical diagnoses and procedures, we ensure that healthcare claims are processed efficiently and accurately. Our work directly impacts the financial health of healthcare organizations and the overall quality of patient care. However, staying up-to-date with the ever-changing coding guidelines and regulations can be challenging and demanding. It requires continuous learning and dedication to maintain the highest levels of accuracy and compliance. I am proud to be a medical coder and to play a vital role in the healthcare ecosystem. Our work may not always be visible, but it is essential in ensuring the sustainability and integrity of healthcare systems. Let's continue to educate others about the importance of medical coding and advocate for recognition and support within the industry. #medicalcoding #healthcare #reimbursement #codingprofessionals #healthcareindustry