Clinical Coder

Job Summary

The Clinical Coder extracts clinical information from a variety of medical records and assigns appropriate procedural and diagnostic codes to resident records. Accurately assigns and sequences ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedural codes and/or E&M and procedural codes to patient records for use in reimbursement and data collection. Fully remote.

Roles and Responsibilities
* Confirms appropriate diagnosis related group assignments.
* Verifies patient information to identify any documentation vs. report discrepancies and to ensure codes and other abstracted data are accurately applied to appropriate patient's account/encounter.
* Codes and abstracts medical records to provide information for financial reimbursement and data collection, converts interpreted data into appropriate code numbers.
* Assess documentation and/or queries physician for additional information when indicated to clarify or provide specificity to a diagnosis, symptom, or reason for a service.
* Utilizes various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain resident medical and treatment histories.
* Analyzes information and enters into computer system.
* Retrieves patient medical records from medical personnel from various institutions.
* Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
* Verifies signatures and reviews records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
* Attends and participates in annual company required in-service training programs.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education: High School / GED
Experience: 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Medical Coder with one of the following active certifications (CPC from AAPC; or CCA, CCSP, CCS from AHIMA) preferred or; Licensed Practical Nurse or; Certified Medical Assistant or; Certified Nursing Assistant

Physical Requirements
Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

* Competitive salaries and weekly pay
* 401(k) Company Match
* Mental Health Support Program
* Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
* Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
* First time homebuyers' program
* HSA/FSA
* And so much more!

Whether you're looking for a new chapter, a change of pace, or a helping hand, Trilogy is committed to being the best place that you've ever belonged.

Six months of training, orientation and fun!
We believe in setting our employees up for success. That's why your first six months are referred to as your "blue-badge" period - a time where you are encouraged to ask questions, ask for help when needed, and familiarize yourself with the company culture. Even when your blue badge period ends, you can rest assured that the Trilogy team will always have your back.

As one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor's Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.