Coding Specialist - BRGP Centralized Billing

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION : Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to records of discharged patients and coordinates the follow-up on deficient / delinquent discharge records, under the direction of a senior level employee. Performs duties appropriate to the need of the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

CRITERIA A : Everyday Excellence Values

Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

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• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
• Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
• Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
• Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions, and anticipates information needs of customers.

CRITERIA B : Corporate Compliance

Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

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CRITERIA C : Personal Achievement

Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

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CRITERIA D : Performance Improvement

Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his / her job performance.

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CRITERIA E : Cost Management

Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

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CRITERIA F : Patient & Employee Safety

Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.

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JOB FUNCTIONS

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

5 years Provider coding experience.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Graduation preferred.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

CPC through AAPC organization.

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Medical records without limitation including both paper and electronic records, patient demographics, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, information related to patient location, religious beliefs, lab or radiology results.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Incident reporting, personal protective equipment (PPE), exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care.

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