Certified Medical Coder (25-342) bei Artesia General Hospital
Artesia General Hospital · Artesia, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Artesia
Description
Job Summary:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Consistently and accurately assigns ICD-10-CM, CPT and/or HCPCS codes in accordance with current year CMS/AMA CPT-4, HCPCS and Official ICD-10 Coding Guidelines by reviewing and interpreting medical documentation from physician office visit notes, procedure notes, nurse visit notes, provider orders, pathology, labs, etc.
· Identifies and abstracts any additional documented HCC diagnosis not listed by the provider in the Assessment/Impression/Final Diagnosis
· Review and report missing or incomplete documentation
· Query providers or clinic staff as necessary for clarification of documentation or lack thereof as it pertains to proper application of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding, HCPCS and CPT E/M and procedure coding
· Monitor assigned work lists and provider lists to ensure all records are coded in a timely manner
· Meets departmental productivity standards for coding
· Maintain current knowledge of medical compliance, coding guidelines and federal regulations, such as medical necessity issues and correct coding initiatives
· Keep informed of the changes/updates in ICD-10-CM/CPT guidelines by attending appropriate training, review coding clinics and other resources and implementing these updates in daily work
· Meet continuing education requirements for coding certification
· Maintain annual compliance education
· Participate in coding meetings and education conferences to maintain coding skills and accuracy
- Attend conference calls as necessary to exchange information related to Coding
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision
· Consistently demonstrates time awareness, reduces non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum
· Demonstrates thorough understanding of how position impacts the department, clinics, and hospital
· Demonstrates a good rapport and works to establish cooperative working relationships with all members of department, clinic, and hospital staff
· Assists billing office staff with claims denials. Verify accuracy of billing data and make corrections as appropriate for re-billing purposes as needed
· Performs special projects as directed by Supervisor
· Identify and communicate trends and educational opportunities to ensure proper documentation, coding, and accuracy of billing
· Respond to inquiries from providers, staff, and management in a timely and professional manner
· Organized and completes tasks
· Regular and reliable attendance
· Responsible and dependable
· Present to work on time as scheduled
· Strong communication skills, oral and written with a friendly, helpful attitude
· Strong work ethic and flexibility required
· Analytical skills experience and sound judgment to make decisions
· Self-motivated problem-solver with professional demeanor
· Must be able to seek assistance from supervisor when any change in schedule or issues with assigned work arise
· Ability to use whatever tools and equipment is available to get the job done
· Knowledgeable in multiple computer programs, i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word
· The ability to work with little to no supervision
· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
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AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Education - High School Diploma/GED or higher
Ø Work Experience – Preferred 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
o Experience with various encoder systems (3m, Knowledge source, Encoder Pro, Evident, etc.)
Ø Training - Experience with CPT-4/HCPCS Procedure coding
o Experience with ICD-10-CM coding
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Ø License/Certification - Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (CPC-a, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
o All the candidates must have current coding certifications and must provide proof of certification with valid certification identification number during interview/offer process
o 2+ years of experience in a PC in a Windows environment, including MS-Excel and EMR systems
o Proficient Excel skills
o Medical terminology knowledge
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
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