Coder II (Inpatient) - Medical Records Coding
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Coder II (Inpatient) - Medical Records Coding Candidate Experience 1+ to 2 years of experience Management Experience Required - No Minimum Education - High School or Equivalent Willingness to Travel - Never 40 Hours per Week This company is a great place to work because: BENEFITS AT A GLANCE: - 401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Care Benefits, Wellness Program, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Disability Coverage, Long Term Care Insurance, Other benefits: Flex Dollars, Adoption Assistance, Credit Union, On-site Child Care and Fitness Centers We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity at all levels of our organization. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Detailed Bounty Description 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.
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 coding or 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. We are a 866-bed hospital located just north of downtown Dallas. We are a community-based hospital serving as a referral center for North and East Texas. There are more than 1,200 physicians on our medical staff, and we offer a full range of care including services for cancer, cardiovascular problems, neuroscience needs, orthopedics, senior care and women's services. From our Stereotactic Surgery Program for Parkinson's disease to our Gamma Knife for treating tumors, we are able to offer a wide range of services to care for complicated medical conditions, which make our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations. Please be sure to attach a current resume with your application, as this will greatly speed up the interview process. You can also send your resume directly to (please use the apply button below). Please call 866-599-7376 if you have any questions. Thanks! Follow us on Twitter for Job Updates! (please use the apply button below) Follow us on Face Book for Job Updates (please use the apply button below) Send a friend my way to earn $1K!
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