Medical Records Coder II - Duke Homecare and Hospice - PRN
About The Position
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home for the Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC. Must Reside within 2 Hours of Office. Please note: All Duke medical coding opportunities require candidates to have a North Carolina address as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- RHIA certification- no experience required
- RHIT certification- no experience required
- CCS certification- one year of coding experience required
- CPC or HCS-D certification- two years of coding experience required
- Must hold one of the following active/current certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding, Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding
- Advanced ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge
- HH PDGM Knowledge R/T Coding
- Coding software familiarity
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Data entry/CRT
Responsibilities
- Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM coding conventions
- Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses using ICD-10-CM coding conventions.
- Sequence diagnoses using coding guidelines.
- Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for Home Health or Hospice and/or professional charges.
- Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information.
- Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, regulations, The Joint Commission, Health Care/Finance Administration (HCFA), Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), DHHS (Department of Health and Human Service), etc.
- Assist with special projects as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
