Hospital Based Coder I - HIM - FT - Days - MSS - Remote/Hybrid Eligible

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Summary :

Reviews medical record documentation. May assign codes to medical diagnoses, procedures and modifiers, when applicable, using appropriate coding classifications for assigned areas / record types to ensure proper billing and compliance.

Responsibilities :

May assign and sequence basic CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) procedure codes (non-complex), and modifiers based on medical record documentation in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS regulations, Local Medical Review Policy (LMRP) guidance in encoder software and / or department coding policies and procedures.

Using encoder, reviews Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APC) and Enhanced Ambulatory Patient Groups (EAPG) assignments.

Reviews Local Coverage Determination (LCD) edits and guidance for codes meeting medical necessity. Researches medical record for any additional diagnoses documented to meet medical necessity.

For physician billing, collaborates with billing department to ensure all bills are satisfied. For hospital, routes to billing charge entry errors and / or account edits preventing completion of coding and / or billing.

Makes appropriate coding corrections, when advised, and follows procedure to notify billing.

Enhances and maintains coding knowledge and skills. Reviews all appropriate work queues daily to address edits and makes corrections following procedures and processes.

Seeks clarification from healthcare providers or other designated resources to ensure accurate and complete coding.

Conducts audits and / or coding reviews with various health care professionals to ensure all documentation is accurate (physician billing).

Communicates with insurance companies about coding errors and disputes (physician billing). Abstracts pertinent data points for billing and quality reviews.

Communicates with various departments as needed to ensure accuracy of patient data.

Submits daily productivity report to HIM manager by defined deadline. Meets and maintains HIM coding quality and productivity standards.

Attends internal and external educational meetings and seminars to maintain certification and continuing education requirements.

Reviews medical record documentation to determine all appropriate diagnosis (including HCC Coding Hierarchical Condition Category), procedural and modifier code assignments.

For hospital coding, reviews medical record documentation (i.e., provider orders); may code outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic encounters requiring minimal procedural coding.

Reviews and validates the accuracy of data in the Admission, Discharge Transfer (ADT) fields following HIM coding procedures and processes.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY (DRG), ACCURACY - CODER, ACCURACY - OUTPATIENT, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (HIM) SYSTEMS - CODER, HEALTH INFORMATION MNGMT, MEDICAL RECORD CODING, MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (1), PRODUCTIVITY - IP CODING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR, TEAM WORK

Education and Certification Requirements :

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Proficient in basic computer skills. Ability to perform job duties using an electronic medical record system.

Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Knowledge of coding classification systems and procedures.

Required Work Experience : For HIM coder, one (1) year hospital-based outpatient coding experience. For Physician Billing Coder, one (1) year diagnostic / procedural office coding experience with surgical coding experience or six (6) months working within the Memorial Health System.

Other Information : For HIM, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Coding Associate (CCA).

For Physician Billing, Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) by AAPC. For Hospital Billing, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 40%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 40%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Reaching 40%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 60%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 60%
• Squatting 40%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 60%
• Hearing Acuity 60%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 60%
• Distinguish Color 60%
• Seeing - Far 60%
• Seeing - Near 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 0%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 0%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 0%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 0%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 0%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 0%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals 0%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Latex 0%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 0%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 0%
• Potential Electric Shock 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault 0%
• Radiation 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 0%

Shift :

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

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It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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