DescriptionIntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a Outpatient Coder you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parallon which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsParallon, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Outpatient Coder where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsAs an Outpatient Coder I, you will be responsible for working outpatient coding related alerts/edits for CLI, ED, RCR, and POV accounts, predominately post initial/final coding. You will also perform the alert/edit resolution activities in the applicable systems. The alerts/edits shall be worked according to the established procedures and thresholds and communicated as appropriate.What you will do in this role:
Compiles daily work list from eRequest, CRT and/or other alert/edit systems
Takes action and resolves alerts/edits for the following patient types following established procedures and thresholds: Emergency Department (ED),Recurring (RCR),Clinical (CLI), and Provider Office Visit (POV)
Enters detailed notes to update eRequest to provide details if the alert/edit cannot be resolved or must be rerouted to another responsible party for research/resolution
Escalates alert/edit resolution issues as appropriate to minimize final billing delays
Monitors the aging of accounts held by an alert/edit, prioritizes aged accounts first, and reports to leadership
Works with team members in billing, revenue integrity and/or the Medicare Service Center to resolve alerts/edits
Communicates coding revisions to the applicable party (e.g., CIS, lead, manager, international log)
Completes MOCK abstracts as necessary (e.g., combining the codes for outpatient claims as needed)
What qualifications you will need:
Undergraduate (associates or bachelors) degree in HIM/HIT preferred
1-year acute care outpatient coding experience required with 3 years’ healthcare experience strongly preferred; experience as a Parallon Unbilled Clerk may be substituted for coding requirement, as needed.
RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS preferred
Parallon provides full-service revenue cycle management, or total patient account resolution, for HCA Healthcare. Our services include scheduling, registration, insurance verification, hospital billing, revenue integrity, collections, payment compliance, credentialing, health information management, customer service, payroll and physician billing. We also provide full-service revenue cycle management as well as targeted solutions, such as Medicaid Eligibility, for external clients across the country. Parallon has over 17,000 colleagues, and serves close to 1,000 hospitals and 3,000 physician practices, all making an impact on patients, providers and their communities.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Outpatient Coder opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
