ED Charge Abstractor II

ED Charge Abstractor II

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Position Summary:

The ED charge abstractor II will be experienced in and participate in abstracting facility Evaluation and Management levels and charge capture in accordance to CMS and NCHS principles and conventions under limited supervision by management. Communicates with Medical Staff and Hospital staff to improve the documentation to support the coding process.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews the medical record to ensure the clinical documentation supports all billed Emergency Department (ED) charges


• Analysis of records to identifying the discrepancies in the ED documentation reporting findings and identify resolutions


• Works with management it identify opportunities for workflow and documentation improvement


• Accurately abstracts records to capture charges per the department's productivity and quality standards


• Educates staff and providers on the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field of ED Abstraction


• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals


• Works under limited supervision


• Performs other related duties as assigned


• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field


• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function


• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred


• Coding certification required; AAPC or AHIMA


• 1 year hospital coding experience required ; 3 years' preferred


• Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT and E/M documentation


• Proficient computer skills


• 3M encoder experience preferred


• Epic knowledge preferred

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a sitting position


• Typical equipment used in a clinical and office job


• Remote eligible
  
  

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment


• A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it


• Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings


• Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials


• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching


• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more


• Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses


• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.