Coder II
Plumas District Hospital•Morgantown, WV
•$26 - $34•Remote
About The Position
Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements and complications. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement. Analyzes medical record and identifies documentation deficiencies. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff.
Requirements
- CCS or CPC certification
- Experience with International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10 and ICD-9-CM)
- Current Procedure Terminology (CPT4), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding systems, and other related documentation requirements.
- Understanding of the clinical content of a health record.
- Knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet and database PC applications.
- Excellent reading and writing skills and good verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of and strict adherence to the hospital confidentiality policies.
- Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the medical staff and hospital personnel.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Nice To Haves
- Typing and computer skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- On a daily basis, codes, abstracts and files all outpatient labs, radiology, respiratory, treatments, clinic visits, procedures, surgeries, emergency room records, inpatient and observations. 80% of accounts should be completed within 5 days of discharge.
- Completes a final check on all charts, including the following before the abstracting is completed; all reports, and visit notes are signed by physicians; checks orders to verify M.D. and licensed nurse have signed and noted orders; check progress notes to verify a signature for every note that has been made.
- Responsible for following all NCCI edits, CMS, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency rules and regulations.
- Follows the Code of Ethics adopted by the American Health Information Association.
- Willingly participates in continuing education/training as required by Manager.
- Willingly seeks out training opportunities and communicates with the Manager on training needs.
Benefits
- Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
- Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
- Considerable Paid Time Off
- Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
- Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay
- Child Care Center services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
