Coder Level III - Inpatient Remote In StateOut of State
Coder Level III - Inpatient Remote In StateOut of State
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Job Description
Overview
Northside Hospital is awardwinning stateoftheart and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the HIS IP Coding Reimbursement/Coordination the Coder III is responsible for reviewing the medical record in its entirety apply coding guidelines and regulations and assign ICDCM and/or PCS and CPT diagnoses and procedures codes accurately and timely. Consistently meet/exceed turnaround times and quality expectations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews records and assigns codes for diagnosis and procedures according to policy and procedures and official coding guidelines for OBV ER and SDS IVR IP patient type and complex injections and infusions.
- Reviews records and assigns codes for diagnosis and procedures according to policy and procedures and official coding guidelines.
- Abstracts required information from the record and enters into abstracting system.
- Queries physicians for additional documentation to ensure appropriate reimbursement and/or acuity of patients account.
- Ensures proper DRG assignment by using tools and policies to enable optimal reimbursement.
- Maintains current coding knowledge through selfmotivated education and hospital resources.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum one years experience in acute healthcare setting preferred.
- Coding credentials i.e. CCS CIC COC CCSP CPC RHIT and RHIA required.
- Working knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle functions including documentation coding and billing guidelines preferred.
- Ability to accurately apply ICD10 diagnosis procedures and CPT/HCPCs procedure codes preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology and pharmacology required. Ability to use computers effectively.
- Excellent communication skills including written and oral teaching and presentation skills required. Knowledge of EMR (Cerner EPIC) Knowledge or various encoders (Optum Clintegrity Compliance 360 and 3M) to include knowledge of CAC system.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:
- Credentials from AHIMA or AAPC Three years coding experience in multispecialty.
- Three 3 to five 5 years experience in Acute Care CPTICD10CM codes.
- Previous experience with compliance software. Previous imaging system and/or HBOC products.
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