Coding Specialist | 40 hours a week | Health Information Management HCHC

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $20.78 per hour

Job Details:
Scheduled hours: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days


Job Description:


A Brief OverviewResponsible for accurate and timely assignment of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCs codes as appropriate to assure compliance with all state and federal rules/regulations and ethical standards of coding as established by AHIMA.

Understands and assists with functions within the Health Information Department in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws/regulations, accreditation agency standards, and GRH polices and procedures.What you will do

+ Assign/Review diagnosis and procedure codes in the patient’s medical record utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCs codes as appropriate for the patient encounter and regulatory guidelines following coding and/or regulatory guidelines

+ Assign the payment classification (DRG, APC) as appropriate to patient encounter utilizing coding software

+ Consult classification manuals to locate information regarding disease processes

+ Protect the security and confidentiality of patient information

+ Resolve or clarify codes and diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear documentation by consulting with clinical documentation specialists, other coding specialists, or providers.

+ Participate in Coding and Department meetings

+ Identify, compile, abstract and code patient data, using standard processes/systems

+ Identify documentation/coding opportunities for providers and communicate to HIM leadership, compliance specialist and/or providers as appropriate, especially issues that could result in inappropriate reimbursement or regulatory non-compliance

+ During coding, review the medical record for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.

Communicate issues to appropriate HIM team member/leadership.



Qualifications:


Qualifications

+ H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

+ One Year Certificate from College or Tech School Medical Coding and Insurance training Preferred

+ 1-3 years Computer experience Required

+ 1-3 years coding experience Preferred

+ 1-3 years 3M encoder experience Preferred

+ Knowledge of job specific clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records and general office procedures and terminology.

+ Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

+ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

+ Knowledge to use electronic equipment and computer applications specific to the job.

+ Knowledge of laws, government regulations, and coding guidelines specific to the job.

+ Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

+ Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

+ Talking to others to convey information effectively.

+ Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

+ Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

+ Managing one's own time and the time of others.

+ The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

+ The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

+ The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

+ The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

+ The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

+ Certified Coding Specialist American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (United States of America) within 1 Year Required or

+ Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (United States of America) within 1 Year Required or

+ Certified Coding Specialist American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) (United States of America) within 1 Year Required


Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
+ Competitive base pay
+ Matching retirement programs
+ Health, Dental and Vision plans
+ Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
+ Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
+ Paid time off (PTO)
+ Education Assistance Program
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Employee Referral Bonus Program
+ Discounted cafeteria meals
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Employee Service Recognition program
+ Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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