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Torrance Memorial · 2 days ago

Coding Technician I Part Time Days

Torrance, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$31.76/hr - $49.96/hr

3+ years exp

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Coding Technician I to accurately abstract, code, and electronically record all diagnoses and procedures documented by physicians in outpatient medical records. The role involves ensuring compliance with coding regulations and guidelines while maintaining productivity standards.

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Responsibilities

Reviews the assignment and sequencing of codes for the principal procedure, other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures according to the coding conventions and guidelines outlined in the CPT code set, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), the Outpatient Coding Editor (OCE), and the AMA CPT Assistant publication

Reviews the assignment and sequencing of codes for the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, complications and comorbid (CC) conditions, and other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures that should be coded according to ICD-10-CM official guidelines for coding and reporting, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM

Applies Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) coding assignment requirements regarding the following: Modifiers approved for Hospital Outpatient use, CPT consistent with HCPCS Level II , Medical Necessity Justification (i.e., linking diagnosis to procedure/service performed), Evaluation and Management code assignment, when necessary

Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain clarification documentation to assist with accurate and complete diagnosis and procedure code assignments

Demonstrates competency in performance of coding functions by maintaining current knowledge in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding

Assists with the accurate abstraction and the correction of ‘hospital discharge data set’ through the Medical Information Reporting for California (MIRCal) system, in accordance with the regulations administered by the Office of Statewide Health, Planning nd Development (OSHPD)

Maintains a daily productivity level according to the benchmarks and standards outline in the HIM department policy and procedure

Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when appropriate

Answers telephone in a timely manner and ascertains needs and routes accordingly

Performs clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Qualification

ICD-10-CM codingCPT-4 codingHCPCS codingMedical TerminologyAnatomy & PhysiologyAHIMA certificationAAPC certificationClerical tasksTeam participationCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Education

Completion of an ‘American Health Information Management Association' (AHIMA) or an ‘American Academy of Professional Coders' (AAPC) approved/sanctioned ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding certification program

Completion of (1) Medical Terminology and (2) Anatomy & Physiology courses

One of the following certifications is required: AHIMA CCS; AHIMA CCA; AHIMA CCS-P; AAPC Certified Professional Coder - Hospital CPC-H

3 years ancillary and/or emergency department coding experience

Company

Torrance Memorial

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Founded in 1925 by Jared Sidney and Helena Childs Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center is a 443-bed, nonprofit medical center established to provide quality healthcare services predominantly to the residents of the South Bay, Peninsula and Harbor communities.

Founded in 1925

Torrance, California, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.torrancememorial.org

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