Professional Coder General Surgery

Work From Home

Work From Home Work From Home, Indiana 46544

WHO WE ARE

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest.

Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities to meet coding guidelines.

Accurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas : professional office visits and / or minor surgical procedures.

Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers utilized in response to Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.

Reviews clinical documentation to validate accurate representation of the patient's clinical picture, treatment, and diagnoses.

Identifies when documentation relevant to the coding process is missing, lacks specificity or is inconsistent and take steps to obtain the documentation.

Identifies and enters data elements for abstracting.

Meets defined coding accuracy and productivity standards.

Applies broad guidelines to specific coding situations, independently utilizing discretion and a significant level of analytic ability.

Understands how diagnosis and procedure codes, and reimbursement methodologies are used to determine reimbursement, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care, financial modeling, strategic planning, and

Remains current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities.

Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of professional coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy / physiology, and payer specific coding guidelines

Notifies coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments.

Assists with identification and implementation of process improvements according to industry best practice standards to make the best use of resources, decrease costs and improve coding services across the specialized service lines.

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association / American Association of Procedural Coders and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED -Required

Associate or Bachelors Degree - Preferred

4 years Coding - Required

CPC, CCS or RHIT / RHIA - Required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Never or Rarely

Never or Rarely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.