Surgical Coder HIMS Remote
Company: Banner Health
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Coding-Acute
Care HospitalWork Shift: DayJob Category:Revenue CycleAre you a
superstar coder looking for the opportunity to code a wide variety
of accounts? Do you have Surgical Coding (multiple specialties)
experience? Consider joining our Acute Care Coding team at Banner
Health. You will have the remarkable opportunity to work remotely
and still be part of an engaged team who works hard every day to
make healthcare easier, so life can be better for the patients we
care for at more than 25 facilities across multiple states.This
Acute Care Surgical Coder - Same Day Surgeries is working in
multiple specialties, and Observation visits, -needing a solid CPT
skills in a variety of encounters/surgery types, working knowledge
of PCS coding fundamentals, and experience addressing NCCI edits
and applying appropriate modifiers.Our 100% REMOTE CODERS -are
required to live in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado,
Florida , Georgia, Hawaii, -Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
-Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New
York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
-Tennessee, Texas, Utah, -Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and
Wyoming! -Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the
opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in
support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer
stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines.
Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information
Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations,
you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning
patient care.Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYThis position evaluates
medical records, provides clinical abstracts and assigns
appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance
with nationally recognized coding guidelines.CORE FUNCTIONS1.
Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes
diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national
coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements.
Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate
record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and
procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate assignments
of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of
charges.2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and
documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical
record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing
information and creates complete records, including items such as
disease and procedure codes, point of origin code, discharge
disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting
physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate
signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment
information/documentation to coding quality analysis, supervisor or
individual department for clarification/additional information for
accurate code assignment.3. Provides quality assurance for medical
records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance
with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies
for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS),
Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing
Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable
professional standards.4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly
reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or
analysis purposes.5. Works independently under regular supervision.
Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT and
MS-DRG codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance
for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local
Coverage Determinations).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school
diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal
training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical
record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology,
pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and
classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's
degree in a related health care field.Must demonstrate a level of
knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as
recommended by the American Health Information Management
Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by
certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Six
months providing coding services within a broad range of health
care facilities. Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy
rate on the coding test administered by the hiring facility
according to pre-established company standards.Must have experience
coding Acute Care Coding Same Day Surgeries (multiple specialties)
and Observation visits, -solid CPT skills in a variety of
encounters/surgery types, working knowledge of PCS coding
fundamentals, and experience addressing NCCI edits and applying
appropriate modifiers.Must be able to work effectively with common
office software and coding software and abstracting
systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSRegistered Health Information
Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician
(RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional
Coder (CPC) in an active status or Certified Coding
Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) with American Health Information
Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders
is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of
certification/degree.Additional related education and/or experience
preferred.
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