Senior HB Coder
Job Description:
• The Coding Senior will be responsible applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes and determining the MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment of in patient records across multiple specialties.
• The Coding Senior may be assigned any of the coding functions of a Coding Specialist I.
• Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers.
• Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding.
• Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution.
• Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems.
• Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
• Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of work experience, or Associate’s and 1 year of experience, or Diploma/Certification in Coding and 1 year of experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in HIM or similar or Completion of AHIMA Approved coding program or AAPC coding program.
• A certification in the following areas is also preferred: Registered Health Information Technician from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)
• Comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions.
• Must possess knowledge of third party reimbursement regulations and billing practices.
• Experience utilizing encoding/grouping software.
Benefits:
• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.
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• The Coding Senior will be responsible applying the appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT diagnostic and procedural codes and determining the MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment of in patient records across multiple specialties.
• The Coding Senior may be assigned any of the coding functions of a Coding Specialist I.
• Proficiently navigates the patient health record and other computer systems/sources to accurately determine diagnosis and procedures codes, MS-DRGs and APCs assignment and all required modifiers.
• Validates charges by comparing charges with health record documentation as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with clinical staff, physicians and office staff and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist regarding documentation issues or needs related to Inpatient, Outpatient, or Ambulatory coding.
• Identifies concerns and notifies appropriate leadership for resolution.
• Responsible for providing resolution to moderate to complex problems.
• Tracks issues (i.e. missing documentation, charges and physician queries) that require follow-up to facilitate coding in a timely fashion.
• Consistently meets or exceeds coding quality and productivity standards established by coding department.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 3 years of work experience, or Associate’s and 1 year of experience, or Diploma/Certification in Coding and 1 year of experience.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in HIM or similar or Completion of AHIMA Approved coding program or AAPC coding program.
• A certification in the following areas is also preferred: Registered Health Information Technician from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Administrator from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)- AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist from the Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM)
• Comprehensive working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic and procedural coding and MS-DRG or APC grouping and components of charge description master for charging functions.
• Must possess knowledge of third party reimbursement regulations and billing practices.
• Experience utilizing encoding/grouping software.
Benefits:
• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here.
Apply Now
Apply Now