CODING SPECIALIST-CBO PHYS PRACTICES

Methodist Hospitals • Merrillville, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to perform work involving the thorough examination and evaluation of medical record documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT 4, and HCPCS codes and to abstract relevant information from inpatient and outpatient records.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team collaborating with colleagues.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and positive attitude.
• Successful completion of a coding certificate program, with American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) approval status, as RHIA, RHIT, CCS or CCA is required.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• Certificate Required
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
• Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.

Nice To Haves

• 5 Healthcare/Medical - Medical Coding Preferred

Responsibilities

• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Completes HealthStream coding compliance task.
• Applies the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual patient health information, for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing utilizing computerized encoder and grouper.
• Applies appropriate elements to record, including admitting provider, attending provider, other providers, point of origin, primary service, discharge destination, discharge disposition, present on admission.
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to supervisor or department director for resolution, Completes educational credits according to applicable area.
• Queries the appropriate discipline for additional or clarifying documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of coding and abstracting.
• Shows initiative by providing input to better the department and/or hospital. Reviews MCC and CC list to identify opportunities for queries or documentation improvement.
• Attends departmental meetings (6 out of 12 monthly meetings minimum). Acknowledges minutes and handouts, when absent from meetings, by initialing e-mail within one week. Checks Methodist's internal e-mail when logging on for work, at mid-day, and before logging off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED