Mohawk Valley Health System

Mohawk Valley Health System.

  • Utica, NY


  • Long-term.

  • Full-time.

Job Details

Req Id 54622

Department CODING

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 7.50

FTE 1.0

Work Schedule GENERAL UNION 05

Employee Status A1 – Full-Time

Union FSL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Job Summary

Assuring precise coding of inpatient/outpatient records according to standards for the function of correct billing and compensation to the health center.

Core Job Responsibilities

  • Codes all medical diagnoses and treatments, making use of ICD-9-CM coding handbooks, CPT coding books and referral products, to guarantee proper category of case mix and proper repayment
  • Contacts doctors to clarify unclear, non-specific or conflicting details in the medical record, to avoid a stockpile in processing charts for billing.
  • Assists other departments within the healthcare facility when diagnostic and treatment details is required, supporting the case mix programs, usage services.
  • Participates in updating coding abilities.
  • Performs expert tasks to guarantee the effective operation of the department.

Education Requirements

Required: Knowledge of medical terms, human anatomy and physiology, and ICD/CPT -4 coding practices as evidenced by education and/or work referrals.

Preferred: Knowledge of DRG/APC organizing method and familiarity with potential payment policies chosen.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Preferred: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS or eligible for test, chosen, with a minimum of one year experience in coding intense care inpatient and/or outpatient records. Need to have excellent interaction abilities.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/ Disability

Qualified candidates will get factor to consider for work without regard to their age, race, religious beliefs, nationwide origin, ethnic background, age, gender (consisting of pregnancy, giving birth, et al), sexual preference, gender identity or expression, secured seasoned status, or special needs.

Successful prospects may be needed to go through a background confirmation with an external supplier.

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