Entourage Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Entourage provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, nationality, creed, lineage, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, affectional or sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Logistics Supply Technician
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Provide forward logistics support in the warehouse.
- Delivery of supplies, equipment, or furniture to customer within the medical treatment facility, to include outlying buildings attached to the organization.
- Coordinate scheduling and transportation requests for the turn-in of unserviceable medical equipment, supplies, and furniture per Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) policy and local procedures.
- Assist with medical group vehicle maintenance scheduling, fuel requirements, daily/monthly vehicle inspections, and general inside/outside vehicle cleanliness to include washing and vacuum.
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
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Operating Room Scheduler
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Receives surgical requests; validates submitted information; schedules surgery in and completes request.
- Enters data in S3, or other computer scheduling system without errors (i.e., typographical, spelling, or missing fields).
- Notifies OR Operations Officer/service team chief if special equipment, machines, grafts are requested.
- Develops Daily Schedules, Advanced Schedules, and Templates; prints next day’s preliminary schedule by 0800 for review and approval by OR Operations Officer.
- Tracks and releases OR block time 7 calendar days prior to OR date.
- Maintains accurate and complete documentation of schedule-related OR activity which includes tracking and reporting to element chief/OR designee.
- Imports data into the Essentris.
- Reviews procedural lists and codes and confers with coders to maintain currency. Updates lists at least on a quarterly basis.
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Basic medical terminology required.
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Medical Billing Clerk
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Serves as a medical billing clerk for the Uniform Business Office (UBO) programs: Third Party Collections (TPC), Medical Services Account (MSA), and Medical Affirmative Claims (MAC).
- Initiates and processes claims for first or third-party payers on behalf of beneficiaries treated in MTFs IAW Third Party Collections, Medical Service Account and Medical Affirmative Claims IAW DoD 6010.15-M, Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Uniformed Business Office (UBO) Manual. .
- Educate beneficiaries and MTF staff about the various billing and collection programs and processes to include the requirement of a DD Form 2569, Third Party Collections – Record of Other Health Insurance, and the required complete of an Injury Log.
- Prepares and mails or transmit claims to third party payers using the UB-92, the HCFA 1500, Health Insurance Claim Form, or other form required. Claims may also be processed electronically when available to the Government.
- Conducts follow-up claim inquiries until payment received and/or case is closed.
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency. Basic medical terminology required.
- Certification: At least two years relevant experience or specialized Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator certification required.
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Referral Clerk
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Reviews referrals for administrative completeness and research covered benefits prior to processing.
- Determines patient eligibility for services and arranges and schedules medical appointments for referred care.
- Provides general instructions to patients and MTF personnel regarding the referral procedures.
- Ensures referral results are returned to the referring provide and to the medical record within required timelines. Assists with follow up, written or verbal, as necessary.
- Utilizes the referral tracking data collection tool. Calculates metrics, and compiles monthly reports, as directed by the MTF.
- Education: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
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Certified Tumor Registrar
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Performs administrative procedures related to follow-up and tracking of active cases and new cases in the Automated Central Tumor Registry (ACTUR) database.
- Maintains Follow up Rates 90% for all cases within the last 5 years and > 80% for all cases since reference date.
- Prepares and mails patient correspondence, questionnaire IAW local policy and procedures with compliance with HIPAA and privacy act requirements.
- Obtains pathology reports and cytology reports from civilian and military pathology services, reviews them to verify malignancy utilizing appropriate tumor registry standards and directives. Report to the Certified Tumor Registrar for appropriate processing.
- Accessions patients into the registry (issues accession numbers and updates files.
- Completes abstracts within 6 months of date of diagnosis.
- Serves as recorder for the periodic Cancer Conference and quarterly Cancer Committee.
- Education: As required to meet requirements for eligibility routes to be certified by the National Cancer Registrars’ Association.
- Certification: National Cancer Registrars’ Association as a Certified Tumor Registrar is
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Beneficiary Services Representative (PEBLO)
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Performs duties for the Disability Evaluation System (DES) in accordance with established DoD guidelines including Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) processing and Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) reevaluations in accordance with applicable instructions, regulations, and directives.
- Arranges evaluation appointments, follow-up and referrals related to benefits.
- Provides IDES program information to uniformed services, retirees, and families outlining their rights, benefits, privileges, or obligations.
- Coordinates Aeromedical evacuation or other patient travel requirements, fitness for duty determinations, line of duty (LOD), Very Seriously Ill or Injured Service member, or other program requirements.
- Participates on the multi-disciplinary team to monitor and update cases in VTA or other tracking tool as the cases progress through the process.
- Processes Review-in-Lieu-of (RILO) MEB cases for assignment limitation codes as directed or required by regulation and in accordance with established guidance.
- Assists in preparing appeals, impartial medical reviews, rebuttals, and coordinates the assignment of Service member’s legal counsel.
- Updates local program documentation, i.e., patient handouts, training documents, checklists, operating procedures, etc.
- Provides reports, briefings, training and respond to inquiries from senior leaders.
- Education: Associate Degree in business administration, management or health care organizations from an accredited college or university.
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Medical Transcriptionist
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Transcribes highly specialized medical dictation covering a wide range of medical specialties meeting established medical, legal, accreditation and organization requirements.
- Corrects any revisions to correct medical documents as needed.
- Interprets medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients’ medical histories, discharge summarizes, and other documents.
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Basic medical terminology required.
- Certification: Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT), American Association for Medical Transcription (AAMT), or Registered Medical Transcriptionist.
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Medical Records Clerk
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Initiates and maintains medical records in accordance with prescribed directives.
- Files military forms documenting patient care into the official medical record.
- Searches for missing paperwork or records; requests information pertaining to patient treatment to place in the medical record.
- Prepares reports regarding record statistics as necessary. Participates in records review as part of the facility’s quality assurance program and in accordance with accreditation standards.
- Retires medical records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Education: High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Basic medical terminology required.
- Certification: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator.
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Medical Coding Compliance Specialist
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Evaluate and identify root causes of non-compliance with official coding policies, regulations, requirements, and standards.
- Perform and report investigations related to noncompliance in a fair, objective, and discrete manner.
- Review encounter and/or record documentation to identify inconsistencies or discrepancies that may cause inaccurate coding, medico-legal repercussions or impacts quality patient care, identifying any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., proper sequence of documents, presence of authorized signatures, and sufficient data is documented that supports diagnosis, treatment administered, and results obtained.
- Research questions from staff regarding regulatory compliance, providing accurate, detailed, and timely responses.
- Conducts focused or targeted audits, analyzing information, identifying deficiencies, developing reports, and formulating recommendations for corrective action.
- Participates in the development of internal controls and systems to mitigate risk.
- Conduct organizational risk assessments.
- Assist in maintaining reporting system(s) to enable employees to report an noncompliance (e.g., hotline).
- Respond to compliance concerns expressed by employees through internal reporting.
- Communicate suspected noncompliance through appropriate channels
- Ensure compliance investigations are documented and records are maintained according to requirements to include follow-up on corrective action plans implemented.
- Support maintenance of the CDM, reviewing and recommending improvements to organizational CDM structures to ensure that CDMs accurately reflect services and supplies provided and are consistent with current industry best practices.
- Ensure that leadership is knowledgeable about revenue assurance needs and reimbursement issues identified through audits, reviews, and aggregate data analysis.
- Stays abreast of industry changes to code sets and coding guidance. Analyzes changes to coding rules and regulations by utilizing appropriate reference materials, internet sources, seminars, and publications. Stays abreast of changes in Federal laws, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), DoD, and DHA regulations, and commercial policies involving or affecting compliance.
- Develop and execute revenue integrity projects to resolve identified revenue leakage issues, documenting analysis, recommendations, implementation efforts, evaluation of implemented solutions, and return on investment (ROI) determination.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coders, auditors, and trainers in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); AND ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); AND ONE of the following recognized coding compliance certifications: AAPC: Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), or Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA): Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC); and Certification in Healthcare Revenue Integrity (CHRI) from National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Coding Trainer
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Performs baseline and ongoing analysis of ICD, E&M, CPT, and modifier coding performance of assigned DHA Markets; MTFs; medical specialties; product lines; provider/clinical/coding staffs; or individual providers. Utilizes audit results, coder feedback, DHA-MCPB input, specialty/individual provider concerns, Market or MTF leadership concerns, Uniform Business Office (UBO) concerns, or Data Quality (DQ) concerns. Researches coding issues that arise. Analyzes coding data to identify root causes for errors and issues, identifying opportunities for education to correct identified deficiencies. Analyzes organizational challenges; and develops organizational solutions that have a measurable impact on addressing performance gaps and issues.
- Identifies knowledge and training gaps based upon analysis.
- Effectively designs training, ensuring that training information provided is accurate. Develops objectives, evaluation criteria, and curriculum for training programs IAW DHA-MCPB direction, guidance, instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Effectively delivers training, designs training, ensuring that training information provided is consistent and delivered within prescribed protocols.
- Improves coding specificity by educating physicians, clinicians & other involved parties regarding the necessity of providing complete & clear documentation of the care provided using CDI methods, metrics, and techniques.
- Documents training plans, delivery, assessments, and evaluation, to include return on investment (ROI) determination for DHA-MCPB knowledge management in coding. Provides timely reports on coding training activities and progress made in training plans IAW DHA-MCPB direction, guidance, instructions, policies, and procedures. Provides updates to more senior staff to identify areas that need attention.
- Stays abreast of industry changes to code sets and coding guidance. Analyzes changes to coding rules and regulations by utilizing appropriate reference materials, internet sources, seminars, and publications. Stays abreast of changes in Federal laws, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), DoD, and DHA regulations, and commercial policies involving or affecting compliance.
- Reviews 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.
- Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coders, auditors, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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, medic al 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); AND ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); AND ONE of the following recognized CDI certifications: AAPC: AAPC Approved Instructor; Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO); Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI), Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS): Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS); Clinical Documentation Specialist - Outpatient (CCDS-O) or AHIMA: Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Coding Auditor
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Verifies the accuracy of the diagnosis, procedure, supply codes, modifiers, and sequencing for the professional and institutional (facility) components of inpatient, ambulatory, and outpatient encounters.
- Provides second-level review of coding assignment to ensure compliance with legal and procedural policies to ensure optimal reimbursements while adhering to regulation prohibiting unbundling and other questionable practices. Examines records for proper sequence of documents, presence of authorized signatures, and sufficient data is documented that supports diagnosis, treatment administered, and results obtained.
- When assigned to perform Data Quality Management Control (DQMC) audits, provides each assigned MTF with coding audit accuracy data needed to complete their monthly Data Quality Review List/Statement and collaborate on the explanation and action plan to correct any measures not meeting performance standards IAW DHA-MCPB policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
- Develops or executes focused or specific audits related to medical coding and documentation IAW DHA-MCPB direction, guidance, instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Reviews 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.
- Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coders, trainers, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Stays abreast of changes in Federal laws, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), DoD, and DHA regulations, and commercial policies involving or affecting compliance.
- Achieve and maintain DHA auditing productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); AND ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); AND the following auditing certifications: Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) AND the National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists’ (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Coder III
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Accurately assigns Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnoses, ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), 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 inpatient facility discharges (stays); inpatient professional services to include attending (also known as “Rounds”), consultations, and concurrent services, and inpatient surgical and anesthesia procedures; and inpatient External Resource Sharing Agreement (ERSA) encounters. May also code ambulatory (i.e. Coder II) or outpatient (i.e. Coder I) encounters as directed.
- Reviews 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.
- Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to coding queries.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coding auditors, trainers, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Upon DHA-MCPB direction, utilizes MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters in support of other MTFs.
- Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P); AND ONE of the following recognized institutional coding certifications: Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); AND ONE of the following recognized E&M coding certifications: Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC), or National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists’ (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Coder II
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Accurately 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 Day Surgery (also known as Ambulatory Procedure Visits (APVs)), including anesthesia services; Emergency Department; Observation; ambulatory or outpatient External Resource Sharing Agreement (ERSA); outpatient specialty services such as OB triage or invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures; and outpatient specialty encounters.
- Reviews 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.
- Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to coding queries.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coding auditors, trainers, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Upon DHA-MCPB direction, utilizes MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters in support of other MTFs.
- Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications:Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT),Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist –Physician (CCS-P) AND ONE of the following recognized institutional codingcertifications: Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health InformationTechnician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or CertifiedCoding Specialist (CCS), AND ONE of the following recognized E&M codingcertifications: Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC), or NationalAlliance of Medical Auditing Specialists’ (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation andManagement Auditor (CEMA).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Medical Coder I
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Accurately assigns 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.
- Reviews 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.
- Identifies any problems with legibility, abbreviations, etc., and brings to the provider’s attention.
- Educates and provides feedback to providers and clinical staff to resolve documentation issues to support coding compliance.
- Assigns accurate codes to encounters based upon provider responses to coding queries.
- Acts as a source of reference to medical staff having questions, issues, or concerns related to coding. Responds to provider questions and provides examples of appropriate coding and documentation reference(s) to provide clarity and understanding. Collaborates with and supports medical coding auditors, trainers, and compliance specialists in providing education and feedback to providers and staff.
- Supports DHA coding compliance by performing due diligence in ethically and appropriately researching and/or interpreting existing guidance, including seeking clarification through appropriate channels.
- Upon DHA-MCPB direction, utilizes MHS computer systems to remotely access patient records and assign codes for patient encounters in support of other MTFs.
- Achieve and maintain DHA coding productivity and accuracy standards for the position.
- Education: Post-high school education through 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.
- Certification: ONE of the following recognized professional coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) AND ONE of the following recognized E&M coding certifications: Certified Evaluation and Management Coder (CEMC), or National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists’ (NAMAS) Certified Evaluation and Management Auditor (CEMA).
Entourage is accepting resumes for this role:
Admissions and Disposition Clerk
Place of Performance: Japan
Specific Tasks:
- Receives and screens telephone calls; receives walk-in patients; responds to various general and routine medical, personnel and administrative inquiries, and escorts patients as necessary.
- Creates preadmission charts and completes the process in the electronic medical record or government systems in accordance with regulation and local policy and procedure.
- Provides advance directives, third party liability documentation, and other forms for patient to complete for inclusion into inpatient medical record.
- Tracks and reports daily patient movement, bed status and ward transfers.
- Corrects admission errors.
- Assists in coordinating patient transfers from other wards or to outside facilities.
- Tracks and reports all casualty reports and notifications in accordance Government policies and procedures.
- Education: High School Degree General Educational Development (GED) equivalency and Medical Terminology.