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Job Location:
Wimauma, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Position at Nuvance Health
Must Reside inAL AZ CO CT DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MI MS NC NH NJ NY OH PA SC TN TX VA
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations. Position requires advanced knowledge of complex surgical procedures and a working knowledge of evaluation and management guidelines.
Responsibilities:
1. Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy.
2. Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases injuries and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines
3. Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting incomplete or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding.
4. Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes
5. Remains abreast of all applicable Federal State regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines.
6. Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes
7. Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection.
8. Mentors less experienced coding personnel
9. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities
10. Reports on software and hardware problems.
11. Attends required educational sessions (webinars conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)
12. Maintains and Model the Organizations values.
13. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
14. Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent
Knowledge of ICD-10 CPT-4 Disease Pathology Anatomy Physiology and Medical Terminology
Advanced knowledge of Evaluation and Management Coding guidelines
6 years of coding experience
Familiarity with MS Office applications
Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research
Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): CPC CPC-H CCS CCS-P RHIA RHIT or specialty certification required.
Additional Specialty Certification Required (CGSC CASC CCVTC etc.)
Associate degree or equivalent
Knowledge of ICD-10 CPT-4 Disease Pathology Anatomy Physiology and Medical Terminology
Advanced knowledge of Evaluation and Management Coding guidelines
6 years of coding experience
Familiarity with MS Office applications
Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research
Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): CPC CPC-H CCS CCS-P RHIA RHIT or specialty certification required.
Additional Specialty Certification Required (CGSC CASC CCVTC etc.)
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Shift: Monday through Friday
Department: Health Information Management
Exempt: No
Grade: U4
Salary Range: $31.85/hr Flat Rate per CBA
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
