Sr. Certified Coder, Acute SDS-OBSV

Mid-Columbia Medical Center • Roseville, CA

34d

About The Position

Located in the metropolitan area of Sacramento, the Adventist Health corporate headquarters have been based in Roseville, California, for more than 40 years. In 2019, we unveiled our WELL-certified campus - a rejuvenating place for associates systemwide to collaborate, innovate and connect. Whether virtual or on campus, Adventist Health Roseville and shared service teams have access to enjoy a welcoming space designed to promote well-being and inspire your best work. Job Summary: Reviews SDS and OBV records to identify the diagnosis and procedure codes performed during the patients stay are valid and in accordance with coding conventions and guidelines. Records types including same day surgery and observation encounter types. Works on routine assignments within defined parameters, established guidelines and precedents. Follows established procedures and receives daily instructions on work.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Working knowledge of hospital Cerner EMR (electronic medical record): Required
• Three years' coding and health care experience: Required
• AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS): Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Abstracts and assigns ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes from the SDS and OBV patient record to ensure accurate APC assignment and to provide information required for reimbursement and statistical data submissions. Validates appropriate dates of service against documentation in the EMR for SDS/OBV encounters. Completes required abstract fields in registration conversation on SDS/OBV encounter for OSHPD and other data submissions. Uses knowledge of modifier use to ensure accurate application on various payor types. Communicates with appropriate departments related to charge corrections/modifications.
• Audits medical records to ensure proper coding is completed and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory agencies. Follows coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies. Reviews, understands and applies quarterly coding clinics, coding guidelines and coding conventions of ICD-10-CM references. Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accurateness of documentation and physician coding practices. Analyzes content of reports and software edits to facilitate revisions with appropriate departments - NCCI edits.
• Follows up coding holds, revenue cycle department holds including related and all other email communication.
• Collaborates to provide coding feedback and education to departmental leadership regarding completeness and accuracy of documentation and physician coding practices. Maintains required online Healthstream education courses.
• Attends meetings and training pertaining to coder education, audit reviews, staff meetings, outpatient coder roundtable meetings, and SDC to OBV charges.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees