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Coder I – Hospitalist/Office Visit E&M
Franciscan Health. Review and accurately code electronic medical records for hospitalist rounds and office visits .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in coding electronic medical records, applying ICD and CPT coding guidelines, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Proficient in analyzing medical records for accuracy and supporting healthcare operations through precise coding practices.
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CPC CertificationICD CodingCPT CodingMedical TerminologyCoding Guidelines
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Hard Skills
Electronic Medical Records CodingICD Diagnosis CodingCPT Procedure CodingClinical Documentation ValidationCoding Accuracy StandardsData AbstractionCoding DiscretionAnalytic AbilityProcess ImprovementHealthcare Coding Compliance
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailAnalytical ThinkingCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Outpatient Code EditorNational Correct Coding Initiative
Certifications & Qualifications
CPC - AAPCCPC-A - AAPCCCS - AHIMACCS-P - AHIMACCA - AHIMARHIA - AHIMARHIT - AHIMA
Industry Keywords
Health Information ManagementPayer Specific Coding GuidelinesEthical Coding StandardsQuality of CareFinancial Modeling
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review and accurately code electronic medical records for hospitalist rounds and office visits
- Analyze medical records to assign ICD diagnosis codes, CPT procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities
- Evaluate diagnosis and procedure codes against Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits
- Validate clinical documentation against the patient's clinical picture, treatment, and diagnoses
- Identify missing, nonspecific, or inconsistent documentation and obtain clarification
- Enter key data elements for abstraction
- Meet defined coding accuracy and productivity standards
- Apply coding guidelines independently to specific coding situations
- Support reimbursement, public reporting, quality of care, financial modeling, strategic planning, and marketing through accurate coding
- Stay current with coding and industry changes through educational opportunities
- Notify coding leadership of trends and topics for physician and department education
- Assist with process improvements following industry best practices
- Abide by AHIMA/AAPC Standards of Ethical Coding and official coding guidelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- High School Diploma/GED - Required
- CPC (Certified Professional Coder) - AAPC - Required, or CPC-A - AAPC - Required, or CCS - AHIMA - Required, or CCS-P - AHIMA - Required, or CCA - AHIMA - Required
- Associate's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred
- 2 years Coding - Preferred
- RHIA - AHIMA within 180 days - Preferred, or RHIT - AHIMA within 180 days - Preferred
- Thorough knowledge of professional coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and payer specific coding guidelines
- Ability to apply ICD and CPT coding guidelines and use coding discretion and analytic ability
- Travel is required never or rarely
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefit offerings for eligible employees