Certified Coding Specialist II
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Dodson Medical Office BuildingDepartment:
Cln-Neurology OutpatientShift:
First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
40Summary:
The Certified Coding Specialist II requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying International Classification of Diseases and Procedures (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code sets and associated Medicare/Medicaid rules and guidelines. Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM ICD-10-CM and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for ambulatory surgery special procedure observation emergency department outpatient ancillary and clinic visit records. Primarily codes complex ambulatory surgery and a mixture of different types of Evaluation & Management medical records. Assists with coding outpatient ancillary clinic specialty clinic and emergency room record coding as necessary. Communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with different departments within CCHCS on patient cases regarding documentation needs and requirements and coding assignment accuracy. Maintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes rules and guidelines.
Education & Experience:
High School Diploma
Required: CCS or CPC with (1) year minimum current and continuous full-time ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 ambulatory surgery and evaluation & management coding Knowledge of medical terminology anatomy and physiology and the disease process.
Ability to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and supervision Detail-oriented organized and flexible with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates coding skills and critical thinking skills utilizing current policies and procedures.
Demonstrated coding knowledge and proficiency is required through on-site evaluation prior to hire.
Preferred: RHIA RHIT Knowledge of health insurance processing.
Skilled with electronic medical record applications automated encoders and other software applications.
Experience in ambulatory surgery and E & M coding.
Certification/Licensure:
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm
About Us:
Cook Childrens Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Childrens and offers advanced technologies research and treatments surgery rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet childrens needs.
Cook Childrens is an EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Whether it's parenting issues or treating the most complex pediatric medical conditions, Cook Children's is here, helping families navigate childhood every step of the way.
