Inpatient Coding Specialist II
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 20-15416
Type: Regular Full-Time
Emanuel Medical Ctr school
Overview
This position needs a minimum of 2 years with 3 years chosen, of existing work in Hospital inpatient and outpatient ICD-10- CM coding, plus CPT coding and abstracting of numerous case types within last 5 years.
RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) accreditation needed or gotten within one year of hire.
At Legacy, we support all of our staff members in being the very best at what they do. It’s their dedication that assists us meet our objective of making life much better for others. If you wish to grow your coding abilities in an environment committed to the health and wellness of the neighborhood, we welcome you to consider this function.
Your coding competence will be extremely valued as you evaluate scientific documents and diagnostic outcomes, and use proper coding for inpatient and outpatient records. Health center administration, medical personnel and other users will take advantage of your capability to properly code and abstract medical record information utilizing developed standards. Through these abilities, you will assist to solve mistakes in the billing procedure, determine locations for enhancement and guarantee prompt ideal payments.
This full-time position is remote. Our Coder II position brings a Hire-on-Bonus and moving support as suitable. Speak with our employer for information.
Skills evaluation needed. Experience on Epic Systems chose.
Responsibilities
- Under indirect guidance, Coding Specialist 2 codes and abstracts generally complicated inpatient, ED, and/or Short Stay medical records precisely and in a prompt way for billing and information collection for all client types. Evaluations the medical record to ensure uniqueness of medical diagnoses and treatments for code task that is certified and offers information and ideal compensation for medical facility services.
- Abstracts from client charts designated details following recognized approaches and treatments consisting of participating in doctor, cosmetic surgeon, seeking advice from doctor, obstetric and newborn info, anesthesia info, and any other needed details collected in the abstract. Keeps an eye on the database for precision as required. Collaborates with medical personnel, documents professionals and doctors to ensure precise paperwork to make sure proper representation in case mix, danger and intensity for information capture and compensation. Carries Out Physician Queries as required.
- May offer instructions to other coders and react to workers in other health center departments concerning coding concerns and concerns. Might validate codes and charges appointed by other departments for precision. Goes into charge info when proper. Accountable for information comprehensiveness and quality control by evaluating PBS edits and abstracting corrections. Maintains interaction and relationships with PBS billing and repayment personnel and management concerning concerns impacting coding and charge capture. Designates interim coding and abstracts details for In House reports as required for Patient Billing Services.
- Effectively uses all computer system systems required to carry out important functions. At the same time deals with numerous electronic systems as required. Completely finds essential details in both electronic and paper systems in order to properly code and abstract information. Determine issue files and deal with CDS Coordinator and sending department to appropriate mistakes.
- Consistently preserves a precision rate of 90% to 95% or much better for ICD-10- PCS-CM coding, CPT coding, and abstracting of all client types.
- Assigns suitable codes based upon UHDDS policies, the main coding standards as authorized by the Cooperating Parties, and the CPT guidelines developed by the AMA.
- Consistently preserves a typical time of 27 minutes or less to carry out coding and abstracting on each inpatient record, 13 minutes or less on outpatient records, 4 minutes or less on Emergency Department records and 4 minutes for outpatient diagnostics records, with a total efficiency rate of 90% or much better.
- Performs DRG organizing and ASC organizing properly and efficiently to attain the ideal payment to which the center is lawfully entitled. Follows National Correct Coding Initiative modifies to attain precise coding. Maintains interaction with Records Processing and Patient Business Service personnel to keep precise represent center billing functions.
- Participates in curricula and in-service department conferences. Provides proof of a minimum of 10 continuing education credits on a yearly basis.
- Performs other responsibilities as designated.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma/GED needed. Conclusion of classes in medical terms, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10- CM and CPT coding conventions, and illness procedures needed. Effective conclusion of college-based coding program chosen.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years, 3 years chosen, inpatient and outpatient ICD-10- CM coding and CPT coding and abstracting of numerous case types within last 5 years needed. Abilities evaluation needed. Experience on Epic Systems chose.
Skills:
Computer and encoder abilities consisting of 3m.
Ability to precisely carry out ICD-10- CM/PCS and CPT coding.
Capable of moderate keyboarding speed.
Ability to check out and comprehend medical terms, anatomy & physiology, patho physiology.
Ability to navigate through numerous computer system applications consisting of encoders, abstracting, groupers, EMR and MS Office applications consisting of Excel and Word needed.
Effective composed and spoken interaction abilities.
Critical thinking and analytical abilities needed.
Ability to work individually with very little direct guidance, looking for instructions as required.
Ability to interact proactively with scientific personnel.
Demonstrate outstanding prioritization, analytical and organizational abilities.
LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:
Follows standards stated in Legacy’s Values in Action.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled
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