October 20, 2011 (last updated 17 hours 49 min ago)
Coder II PRN - Medical Records Coding Dept Location Texas Health Dallas Job ID: 35051 Department: MEDICAL RECORDS: CODING Area of Interest: Clerical/Admin.
Job Type: PRN Shift: Variable Relocation Provided: Travel Required: No SpecialtyNN Job Function OFC Qualifications:/Duties PRN: Variable shifts as needed Minimum Education Requirements: Required - High School Diploma or G.E.D.Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology Successful completion of courses in ICD9-CM and CPT codingor equivalent experience required Preferred - Associates or Bachelors Degree Minimum Certification Requirements: Preferred: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS Minimum Experience Requirements: 1 yr inpatient coding experience in an acute hospital setting Minimum Skill Requirements: Required - Computer (keyboarding/knowledge of Windows apps) Effective oral and written communication skills Proficiency in automated encoding system Preferred - Demonstrates critical thinking skills;Proficiency in coding convention and automated encoding system including knowledge of NCCI and OCE billing edits;Advanced working knowledge of the full range of ICD9 diagnosis codes, procedures, MS-DRGs assignment and POA;Ability to read and interpret multiple healthcare providers' documentation relevant to coding;Demonstrates personal initiative to keep abreast of new developments in coding updates and technology;Demonstrates competent use of available research materials.Job Duties/Responsibilities: Reviews and interprets health record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for inpatient, observation and outpatient ambulatory procedures/treatment room records.Demonstrates appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material Assigns/sequences ICD9-CM, CPT and DRG codes to selected medical records per Coding Guidelines, THR Coding Compliance Policies, CMS and other third party payers.Queries physicians to ensure appropriate documentation for accurate coding.Reviews level of care/status assignment orders and initiates reconciliation process.Abstracts pertinent information from patient medical records.Correctly identifies and abstracts all physicians, disposition codes and other vital abstract data Keeps up-to-date on coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic and CPT Assistant Completion of all hospital required training and education Completes appropriate continuing education credits as required for any credentials held and/or THR coding compliance requirements Perform other duties as assigned Texas Health Resources is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
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