Coder - Women's Health and Family Practice

Company: CHI Health
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Location: Service Center, Omaha NE Position Type: RegularScheduled Hours per 2 week Pay Period: 80Primary Location: NE > OMAHA > SERVICE CENTER-NORTH BLDG Hours: 8a - 430p Coder - Women's Health and Family Practice Job Summary / Job Purpose Under general supervision, Coder II is responsible for abstracts and codes patient records in compliance with coding, billing and data collection guidelines of the organization. Typically responsible for moderately complex coding. Is able to work independently with limited oversight. May require direction from manager or more senior co-workers on more complex cases. Key Responsibilities ---Accurately abstract information from the medial records into the appropriate coding systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.---Determine the most appropriate diagnosis after a thorough review of the medical records. Work closely with practice staff with regards to coding and assignment of a MS-DRGs (Diagnosis Related Group) and APCs (Ambulatory Payment Classification).---Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding rules and guidelines. Ensure through and compliant coding to support patient records and submission of billing for payment.---Accurately sequence diagnostic and procedural codes according to organization specified procedures and assigns MSDRG/APC as appropriate. Provide codes various departments upon request.---Enter and validate charges using appropriate tools and validates diagnoses with the medical documentation provided. ---Compare charges on accounts with the procedures coded and identifies any discrepancies. Notify Coding Manager of any discrepancies' and collaborates as needed to rectify the account.---Participate in special projects and/or completes other duties as assigned. Job Requirements / Qualifications Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):---Must have a high school diploma or equivalent required. ---Associate degree in related field preferred. ---Completion of college level course in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes and pharmacology preferred. ---Current/valid certifications required:oMust be certified through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as one of the following: Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)ORoMust be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders (AAPC) one of the following: Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC)Experience (required and preferred):---2 - 4 years coding experience required. Additional Information Requisition ID: 2020-R0280615 Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Market: CHI Health

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