Coding Analyst II

United Regional • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Summary of Essential Functions Processes, reviews, abstracts, codes and indexes diseases, operations, treatments and computes observation time charges on outpatient medical records, ensuring governmental compliance on regulatory issues Educational Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Minimum of one year experience outpatient coding in an acute health care setting. CCS preferred. Ability to interpret medical record, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of interruptions, initiative, to use standard office equipment and to maintain confidentiality with regard to aspects of work. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, coding/classification systems, reimbursement principles, and coding software preferred. Organizational skills and good communication skills to assist physicians in questions regarding documentation of diagnostic entries, according to Joint Comission/HCFA and hospital guidelines. Physical Requirements Vision acuity, hearing sensitivity and manual dexterity. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting and standing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Minimum of one year experience outpatient coding in an acute health care setting.
• Ability to interpret medical record, concentrate and maintain accuracy in spite of interruptions, initiative, to use standard office equipment and to maintain confidentiality with regard to aspects of work.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, coding/classification systems, reimbursement principles, and coding software preferred.
• Organizational skills and good communication skills to assist physicians in questions regarding documentation of diagnostic entries, according to Joint Comission/HCFA and hospital guidelines.
• Vision acuity, hearing sensitivity and manual dexterity.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting and standing.

Nice To Haves

• CCS preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, coding/classification systems, reimbursement principles, and coding software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and codes all diagnoses according to ICD-9-CM coding classification systems and regulatory guidelines. Maintaining a 95% or higher quality rating.
• Reviews and codes all procedures according to ICD-9-CM coding classification systems and regulatory guidelines. Maintaining a 95% or higher quality rating.
• Reviews and codes all procedures according to CPT-4 coding classification systems and regulatory guidelines. Maintaining a 95% or higher quality rating.
• Demonstrates a consistent level of performance; strives to maintain a minimum productivity of 15 charts per hour.
• Abstracts and indexes medical records, according to governmental compliance and hospital guidelines.
• Verifies and processes Medicare 72 hour messages to ensure proper account handling.
• Supports and participates in meeting departmental goals.
• Displays professionalism and courtesy in assisting physicians and other departments in problem solving.
• Reviews outpatient records, computes observation time and posts the charges to the patient account.
• Performs all other tasks/responsibilities as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED