Per-diem Orthopedic Coder - BIDMC

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Job Description:

This position is responsible for the assignment of ICD10CM diagnosis and procedure codes and as appropriate CPT4.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Reviews the complete electronic and paper medical record of discharged patients. Assigns ICD10CM diagnosis and procedure codes from documentation in the medical record when indicated assigns CPT4 procedure codes.
• Abstracts coded data and patient information into the coding abstracting system in use by BIDMC (information includes attending physician surgeon dates of surgery disposition discharge date and infant birth weight etc.. Uses the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD10CM for official coding guidelines set forth by the ICD10CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee.
• Sequences the assigned codes exercising all principles of assigning ICD10CM codes to determine the appropriate selection. Prioritizes daily work to ensure timely submission to the billing system.
• Participates in training programs including educational sessions for updates to ICD10CM Coding Clinic Guidelines and learning ICD10CM/PCS.
• Follows Policy & Procedure to identify and facilitate prompt resolution of documentation abstracting and/or other account problems.
• Contributes to efficient department operation by recommending issues/topics for education and changes which will improve processes.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 13 years related work experience required in coding or coding credential of Certified Professional Coder RHIT CCS or CCSP.
• Knowledge of anatomy physiology medical terminology disease processes pharmacology and the ICD10CM CPT4 coding systems.
• Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within webbased applications.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff patients families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate indepth knowledge of concepts practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas identifying issues and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients visitors staff and external customers in a professional serviceoriented respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally in carrying lifting pushing or pulling objects. Sitting most of the time with walking and standing required only occasionally.

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