Certified Medical Coder Abstractionist

The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

This role will be responsible for reviewing medical record documentation including procedure reports and assigning appropriate CPT and ICD-10 codes. This role is also responsible for timely charge submissions and or data entry of the coded services.

What you will do

Systematically review and analyze patient medical records to determine all appropriate diagnosis and procedures performed, and to produce coded abstract for physician billing.
Submission of coded services for billing and or data entry of the coded services for claim submission in accordance with departmental productivity and accuracy standards.
Review of inpatient data and reconciliation of billable services including, review of system processing and appropriate escalation and timely communication of errors and omissions and clinical documentation insufficiencies.
Review and resolution of coding related edits and errors that impact claim submission.
Maintaining thorough knowledge of coding and documentation requirements outlined by CPT, ICD-10 CMS and CHOP Compliance for all physician services performed.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED Required

Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

At least one (1) year coding experience Required

At least two (2) years coding experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of specialty coding.

Advanced knowledge of ICD10, third party procedures, and requirements regarding benefit structures, insurance verification, referrals and authorizations.

Advanced knowledge of general financial counseling and the revenue cycle.

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).

Intermediate proficiency with office software (Microsoft Office) including word processing and spreadsheet software (Word, Excel)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong critical thinking / problem-solving skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to gather, analyze and make recommendations / decisions based on data

Ability to convey complex or technical information in an easy to understand manner

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - upon hire - Required or

Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - upon hire - Required or

Certified Outpatient Coder (CPC-H) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - upon hire - Required or

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - upon hire - Required or

Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-Based (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - upon hire - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite - at any CHOP location, for any portion of time - must be vaccinated for COVID-19.

SALARY RANGE :

$27.35 - $34.19 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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