Memorial Healthcare ยท 1 day ago
Professional Coder
Owosso, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMemorial Healthcare is seeking a Professional Coder to provide timely and accurate clinical and administrative data to ensure optimal reimbursement for professional services. The role involves coding, documentation, billing, and maintaining compliance with coding guidelines and standards.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior
Codes accounts in work lists appropriately based on priority
Adhere to coding rules for coding professional services for multiple specialties (such as; Neurosurgery, Pediatric, Physical Medicine & Rehab, Orthopedic, Pulmonology, Wound Management, Professional Hospital Services, Ophthalmology, Urology Gastroenterology, etc.), Urgent Care, Occupational Health, Family Practice, Internal Medicine and other to ensure quality coding based upon documentation within the patient record
Utilizes Selectcoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes
Meet and sustain productivity metrics established by the Manager while maintaining high accuracy rate
Investigates and tracks unbilled accounts to determine reason for incomplete status and works with appropriate resources for completion
Queries physicians and other healthcare providers when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous information in the health record. Comply with industry standards 'Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice' when composing queries
Communicates in a positive, cooperative, timely and accurate manner with providers, office staff and others on all missing or unclear information, including; diagnoses, procedure codes, ACUITY levels, test resulting and appropriate signatures for chart completion
Actively contributes to the morale and teamwork of the staff and facility and always presenting a positive attitude and patient-minded vision, with patient satisfaction as the continuing goal
Completes assigned tasks in appropriate timeframe and adjusts to increased workload
Problem solves and brings concerns to Manager for resolution when appropriate
Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reporting requirements
Promotes protection of patient confidentiality in all phases of work
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding, maintains certification and continuing education requirements under the appropriate credentialing program
Assists with training/orientation of new employees and students
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Working knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS coding, anatomy and physiology, keyboarding and computer skills
Competency in the use of computer applications
Able to travel independently throughout all Memorial Healthcare facilities
Small motor skills required for operating modern computer, office, and telephone equipment as utilized by Memorial Healthcare (MHC)
Proficiency using modern office, computer and telephone equipment as used by Memorial Healthcare
Ability to adapt and maintain focus in fast paced, quickly changing or stressful situations
Ability to read and interpret a variety of documents including, but not limited to policies, operating instructions, white papers, regulations, rules and laws
Able to see for the purpose of reading information received in formats including but not limited to paper, computer, reports, bulletins, updates, manuals
Able to hear for work-related purposes
Ability to interact with co-workers, hospital staff, administration, patients, physicians, the public and all internal and external customers in a professional and effective, courteous and tactful manner, at all times, physically, verbally and in all written and electronic communication
Required to remain calm when adversity is encountered
Open, honest, and tactful communication skills
Ability to work as a team member in all activities
Positive, cooperative and motivated attitude
Preferred
Associate's degree in Health Information Technology
Minimum of 1 (one) year of coding experience
Minimum of 1 (one) year of medical office experience
Company
Memorial Healthcare
Memorial Healthcare is a 150-bed hospital and healthcare organization.
1001-5000 employees
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