Surgical Coder HIMS Remote
Company: Banner Health
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Coding-Acute
Care HospitalWork Shift: DayJob Category:Revenue CyclePrimary
Location Salary Range:$21.20/hr - $31.81/hr, based on education &
experienceIn accordance with Colorado's EPEWA Equal Pay
Transparency Rules.A rewarding career that fits your life. As an
employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many
career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If
you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner
Health. Ideal Acute Care Surgical HIMS Coder, remote candidate will
have experience coding Acute Care Same Day Surgeries (multiple
specialties - must have wide variety) and Observation visits,
-solid CPT skills in a variety of encounters/surgery types, working
knowledge of PCS coding fundamentals, and experience addressing
NCCI edits and applying appropriate modifiers. They would be able
to work effectively with common office software and coding software
and abstracting systems. Apply today!Our Remote Coders -have
flexible hours and are required to live in Arizona, Arkansas,
California, Colorado, Florida , Georgia, Hawaii, -Idaho, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, -Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York,
Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina, -Tennessee, Texas, Utah, -Virginia,
Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming! -Within Banner Health
Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique
experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized
healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a
wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human
Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care
Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for
contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION SUMMARYThis
position evaluates medical records, provides clinical abstracts and
assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in
accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Analyzes medical information from medical records.
Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in
accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate
reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to
clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine
appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough,
timely and accurate assignments of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs,
APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.2. Abstracts clinical
diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent
information obtained from the medical record into the electronic
medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete
records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, point
of origin code, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending
physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists,
and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent
patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality
analysis, supervisor or individual department for
clarification/additional information for accurate code
assignment.3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For
all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding
rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state
Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the
Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing
Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable
professional standards.4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly
reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or
analysis purposes.5. Works independently under regular supervision.
Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT and
MS-DRG codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance
for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local
Coverage Determinations).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school
diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal
training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical
record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology,
pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and
classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's
degree in a related health care field.Must demonstrate a level of
knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as
recommended by the American Health Information Management
Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by
certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Six
months providing coding services within a broad range of health
care facilities. Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy
rate on the coding test administered by the hiring facility
according to pre-established company standards.Must be able to work
effectively with common office software and coding software and
abstracting systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRegistered Health
Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information
Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified
Professional Coder (CPC) in an active status or Certified Coding
Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) with American Health Information
Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders
is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of
certification/degree.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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