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Job Opportunity :
- Medical Coder Location :  Federal Correctional Complex, Butner, North Carolina Start Date : Immediate Schedule : 30 hours / week Make a Difference Behind the Mission Are you passionate about providing detail oriented medical administration?
- Do you want your work to directly support the health and well-being of incarcerated inmates in North Carolina prisons?
- If so, this opportunity might be a perfect fit.
- French Consulting is seeking a Medical Coder to deliver expert healthcare administration support at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina.
- You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient healthcare administration.
- Your efforts will directly contribute to positive patient outcomes supporting efficient use of taxpayer’s investment in community security.
- What You’ll Do Medical Coding   Assign Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnoses, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for the professional and institutional (facility) components of outpatient primary care encounters.
- Review encounter and / or record documentation to identify and resolve inconsistencies, ambiguities, or discrepancies that may cause inaccurate coding, medico-legal repercussions or impacts quality patient care.
- Educate and provide feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Assign accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to coding queries.
- Support DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and / or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Use MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters in support of other Facilities.   Team Collaboration You will be the expert source of reference for medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding.
- Collaborate effectively with healthcare team members, and patients to enhance care and resolve concerns.
- You’ll respond to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding.
- You’ll collaborate with and supports medical coding auditors, trainers, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Participate in staff development programs, cross-training initiatives, and performance improvement activities.   Professional Development & Documentation   Maintain accurate, timely, and concise patient records, both manual and electronic.
- Engage in self-directed learning, continuing education, and competency validation.
- Contribute to the orientation, training, and evaluation of newly assigned personnel.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and FCI-specific policies in all aspects of patient care.
- Who You Are   You thrive in a secure environment, managing detailed healthcare records.
- You communicate effectively and professionally with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
- You are mission-focused and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of incarcerated inmates.
- You are adaptable, collaborative, and eager to support a culture of continuous learning.
Qualifications   Education :
Completed a university or technical school program resulting in completion of ONE of the following : 1) An Associate’s degree or higher in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or a biological science; OR 2) A university certificate in medical coding; OR 3) At least 30 semester hours’ university / college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy / physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and / or pharmacology; OR 4) Successful completion of an American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding certification preparation course for professional services or facility coding that includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, health information management concepts, and pharmacology; OR 5) Successful completion of a training course beyond apprentice level for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training, obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S.Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision.Experience and Certification :
2 Years of experience in a healthcare or insurance environment and at a minimum of a certificate in one of the following : Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Assistant (CCA) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Have a thorough knowledge of Medicare payment principles including : Medicare Inpatient Prospective Payment System, Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System, Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Rates, Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule, Medicare Anesthesia Physician Services, Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, and Medicare Drugs and Biological Payment Amounts.Proficient in database software.Requires strong analytical, organizational and customer service skills.Strong oral and written communication skills.The individual selected to perform these services must be able to pass a drug screening and law enforcement agency background check to include credit checks.Experience in clinical correctional setting (preferred).Ability to complete FCI credentialing and screening requirements and have a favorable credit report.   Why You’ll Love It Here   💻 Supportive, collaborative team environment with ongoing professional development. 🌍 Help keep communities safe providing expert support to U.S. correctional facilities. 🤝 A culture that values your skills, expertise, and input.Ready to Join Us?If you’re ready to make a real difference supporting your community?We’d love to hear from you.Apply today and bring your expertise, compassion, and dedication to a team that values your contribution.     French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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