Location:Remote - FL
Department: Coding
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00 AM to 4:30:00 PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $25.06 - $32.58 / hour
Conducts regular monitoring to determine accuracy of medical record coding/abstracting and DRG assignment. Maintains records of audits and shares result with coders as a teaching mechanism. Monitors and adjusts workflow to achieve optimum turnaround time for coding activities. Functions as coding resource person both within and outside the Health Information Management Department. Provides coding information/advice upon request. Codes diagnoses and procedures for all medical records according to ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 guidelines and hospital modifications. Follows procedures mandated by government and other payers for completion of coded data. Verifies/abstracts demographic, medical, and statistical information into computer from patient records. Orients/trains new employees in coding/abstracting procedures. Monitors performance and provides supervisory feedback to the respective Director of Coding. Assists with general department orientation. Reviews all PRO and other agency coding referrals and suggestions appropriate responses. Consults with physicians and /or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists on questionable cases. Utilizes Epic's electronic health record and 3M's Coding and Reimbursement system encoder.
1) Assists with training employees on the functions in their area of expertise to ensure that the employee meets all core competencies and can perform work functions.
2) Provides support and assistance to staff in a manner that promotes a positive team environment.
3) Stays updated on the latest coding guidelines and regulations.
4) Provides support to other coding teams as needed.
5)Conducts focused coding reviews and provides timely feedback to leadership.
6) Reviews, responds, and follows through on communication in a timely manner.
7)Conducts monthly coding audits of records including ICD-10- CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS and modifiers. Documents results and shares results with coders to assist in coder education.
8) Serves as a resource to coders by providing references, knowledge and guidance for coding related questions or topics.
9) Provides production coding as needed and adheres to department standards.
| Degree/Diploma Obtained | Program of Study | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Associate's | Applied Science | or | |
| Bachelor's | Science |
| Minimum Years Required | Area of Experience | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| 5 Years | Inpatient Acute Care Coding | Required | and |
| Supervisor/Management | Preferred |
| Licenses | Required/ Preferred | and/or |
| Not Required |
Coding Certification such as CPC, CCS, or RHIT required
US:FL
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