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Torrance Memorial · 2 days ago

Coding Technician III - FT Days

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$44.20/hr - $71.56/hr

23+ years exp

Torrance Memorial is a healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Coding Technician III to manage the coding of medical records for inpatient and outpatient procedures. The role involves abstracting and coding diagnoses and procedures, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines, and collaborating with healthcare providers for accurate documentation.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Abstracts, codes, and electronically records all diagnoses, surgical procedures, and other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures documented by the physician in any inpatient medical records

May also code Emergency Department and assorted outpatient surgery medical records to assists with outpatient coding backlogs, as needed

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

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

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

Performs indicated clerical and computer-related duties

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

Qualification

ICD-10-CM codingCPT codingHCPCS codingMedical TerminologyAnatomy & PhysiologyAHIMA certificationCoding productivityConsultation skillsClerical dutiesComputer 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

National Certification: AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) only; or CCS along with any one of the following national certification: AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

23 years inpatient & outpatient ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding in acute care facility

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