This position has the possibility to work remote -
Minimum of two years’ experience coding expereince.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures: TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Reviews and analyzes medical records as assigned for complete and accurate documentation of all relevant diagnoses and procedures.
2. Identifies and applies codes and modifiers as appropriately supported by the medical record and enters data into the facility information system.
3. Verifies abstracted fields for accuracy and completeness, correcting as appropriate based upon information obtained from the medical record.
4. Maintains 95% or greater accuracy in abstracting and code assignment.
5. Meets or exceeds established coding productivity standards and works as a team to maintain Discharged Not Final Coded (DNFC) days at or below three days.
6. Monitors daily reports to assure completion of all outpatient records requiring coding and abstracting.
7. Prioritizes outpatient coding and abstracting responsibilities so that coding is kept current.
8. Communicates with providers, provider office staff, and ancillary departments when documentation is unclear or insufficient to complete the coding process.
9. Monitors coding edits and resolves issues and reports trends to the director and/or designee.
10. Processes and completes superbills.
11. Reports evaluation and management level changes and completes spreadsheets to identify trends.
12. Maintains coding proficiency through self-directed continuing education. Maintains knowledge of current trends, updates, and changes in coding policy and procedure.
13. Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and AHA Coding Clinic guidelines and advice.
14. Participates in the orientation, training, and mentoring of coworkers.
EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Preferred:
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Associate degree in a related health care field.
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Coding and/or medical billing classes.
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Completed course in medical terminology.
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Completed course in anatomy and physiology.
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ICD-10 training
EXPERIENCE
Required:
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A minimum of two years of responsible business experience, preferably in a medical
records department, patient financial services department, provider practice, or other
healthcare setting; and -
Experience with electronic health records; and Customer service experience.
Preferred:
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Experience coding with an encoder and a computer assisted coding system.
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Experience in training others.
HRRMC's Medical Records Department has a full time (40 hrs/week) position as a Medical Records Coding l Specialist. Previous experience in a medical setting is required. The hours for the position will be Monday -Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position has the possibility of working remote with required expreince and certifications.
Apply online at hrrmc.com
Responsible for reviewing medical record documentation and applying appropriate diagnostic,
procedure, and level of service codes for hospital, ancillary, outpatient clinic and professional fee
accounts as assigned for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing. Ensures ethical and
accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standard of Ethical
Coding