HOSPITAL CODER, CODING & CDI
Company: Mercyhealth
Location: Janesville
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Department/Skill highlights + Hospital Coder, Health Information
Management, Janesville, Days, 80 hrs/ 2 wks + Remote work schedule
opportunities available Experience a rewarding and fulfilling
career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our
partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of
Excellence is built upon: + Employee engagement, empowerment and
growth + Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional
health care services with a passion for making lives better + An
atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the
organization Essential duties and Responsibilities + Review medical
record documentation and, in accordance with all applicable coding
guidelines, assign ICD-10 CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT and HCPC's diagnosis
and procedure codes. Enter modifiers, POA indicators, anesthesia
information and other required abstracting elements, as appropriate
for the type of record being coded. + Utilize computer assisted
coding technology, encoder and grouper to code and complete
accounts. Review and validate all codes on the code summary list. +
Code high dollar records first, and then code the oldest in order
by dollar amount. IP: > $60,000; OPS/OBSV: > $15,000;
ED/Ancillary: > $4,000 + Work and resolve Optum and Epic edits
and coding validation checks at the time of coding, preventing
claim edits and denials. + Query providers to ensure documentation
supports appropriate code assignment, reimbursement, present on
admission and quality measures (i.e. SOI, ROM, HAC's, PSI's, etc.).
+ Work with CDI Specialists and review CDI notes to reconcile all
DRG's and ensure that all quality related workflows, such as
mortality, HAC and PSI reviews, are followed. + Cross-train in
coding and abstracting functions, as appropriate, for all record
types and associated functions. + Validate ED/UC Physician CPT- E/M
procedure code assignments. Verify and/or enter specific charges
and billing information (e.g. Rev codes, OBSV charges), as
required. + Focus on one or more of the following areas: + Code and
abstract one or more OP coding types: ED, UC, observation,
outpatient surgery and/or ancillary/recurring patient classes. +
Code and abstract IP accounts of lower complexity and shorter
lengths of stay. Education and Experience + Bachelor's degree in
Health Information Management, Associate's degree in Health
Information Technology or graduate of a Medical Coding Specialist
program preferred. + Hospital inpatient, outpatient, ED, and/or
professional fee coding experience preferred.
Certifications/Licensure RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H, CPC, COC,
CEDC, graduate of a Medical Coding Specialist program, or other
applicable coding certification, preferred. Special Physical
Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job
Functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to reach,
finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision. Keywords + Health Information Management
+ Coder + Certified Coder + Coding Technician + Hospital Coder +
Facility Coder + Outpatient Coder + Inpatient Coder + Emergency
Coder + Remote + Work from Home + Hybrid Remote
Keywords: Mercyhealth, Janesville , HOSPITAL CODER, CODING & CDI, Healthcare , Janesville, Wisconsin
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