CODING SPECIALIST 3
Req #: | 169780 |
Department: | |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center, Other Location |
Posting Date: | 07/11/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $4,678 to $6,695 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
This is a remote opportunity that requires an on-site training period
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
Our HIM CODING department has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL TIME REMOTE CODING SPECIALIST 3 on our Inpatient Coding team.
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. Under general direction, perform abstract coding and analyze the medical record to assign International Classification of Diseases (ICD) CM and PCS to ensure correct code assignment and optimal reimbursement in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
1. Analyze clinical data and interpret information.
2. Assign ICD codes and compute final DRG assignment to complex diagnoses and procedures in an integrated system of inpatient records.
3. Review Rehabilitation Union admissions and discharges, and assure Case Mix Group (CMG) assignment for Medicare Rehab patients.
4. Review patient records such as procedure notes, treatment records and/or nursing documentation to determine the accurate codes for that admission.
5. Investigate and research billing and coding issues as related to inquiries, complaints, or audit results, as assigned.
6. Serve as a resource for current coding, billing and regulatory guidelines.
7. Evaluate accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
8. Provide support to medical center physicians and staff for documentation and coding review questions.
9. Identify the integrity of the documentation in the patient records. Query physician for clarification of documentation issues and request record addendum to make that clarification.
10. Assist in the development and maintenance of the coding manuals, standards, and policies and procedures.
11. Communicate with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) staff to review documentation clarifications for areas such as a problem list, reason for visit, care plan, diagnoses and procedures.
12. May assist with the training of new staff.
13. May perform special projects and related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or equivalent AND;
Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC)
AND;
Three years coding experience
or
equivalent education/experience.
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