HIM Processing Associate 40 Hours Days
HIM Processing Associate 40 Hours Days
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Job Description
If you are seeking a fastpaced challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do our organization may be a good fit for you.
Schedule: 40 Hours Days Full Time Benefit Eligible
Position Summary:
Abstracts and assign diagnoses and procedure codes for the medical records of discharged patients including inpatients day surgery observation and outpatient records using ICD9CM and CPT4 classification systems and 3M encoder software for Grouper determination. Conducts data quality reviews and serves as trainer for other coding staff. Demonstrates a good understanding of MSDRG and APC assignment and reimbursement. Assists in reconciling coding and billing issues. Supports and exemplifies the hospital established AEC Values and Standards of Behavior.
Requirements:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent must be a graduate of an AHIMA accredited program with completion of the CCS/RHIT/RHIA programs including the successful completion of the registration exam
- Experience: Minimum 13 years of coding experience in an acute care hospital preferred
- HIPAA proficiency for fast paced correspondence desk.
- Excellent customer service skills a must.
- Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal statutes regarding release of information as evidenced by accurate and appropriate response.
- Pulls and sends requested information following established guidelines for release of information and responds to urgent request for medical information received via fax in a timely manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
