Outpatient Coder II

Northwell Health


Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 26 - 50
Posted on: 12 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Position at Northwell Health

MUST RESIDE IN BELOW STATES:NY CTAL AZ CO DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MIMSNCNHNJOHOKPASCTNTXVAWV
At Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we are a team of 15000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected personal agile and imaginative we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your care
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.
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. As applicable based on facility workflow independently reconcile charges for areas of responsibility. Uses patient schedule together with billing slips to identify missing charges. researches and resolves discrepancy so charge keyed reflect services delivered.
  6. Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 coding at a minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
  7. Remains abreast of all applicable Federal State regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines.
  8. Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes.
  9. Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection.
  10. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities.
  11. Reports on software and hardware problems.
  12. Attends required educational sessions (webinars conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)
  13. Maintains and Model the Organization values.
  14. Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
  15. Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word Excel. Outlook)
Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research
CPC CPC-H CCS CCS-P RHIA RHIT or specialty certification required.
    Working Conditions:
    Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
    Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
    Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
    Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
    Company: Nuvance Health
    Org Unit: 2069
    Department: CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING
    Exempt: No
    Salary Range: $26.48 - $50.49 Hourly


    Required Experience:

    IC

    DescriptionPosition at Northwell HealthMUST RESIDE IN BELOW STATES:NY CTAL AZ CO DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MIMSNCNHNJOHOKPASCTNTXVAWVAt Nuvance Health we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed respected and supported. Together we ...

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