HIM Coder

Building Name: UVMMC - Holly Court Service Center Location Address: 327 Holly Court, Williston Vermont Regular Department: Health Information Management Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Shift: Day Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekend Needs: Other Salary Range: Min/Hour $21.94 Mid/Hour $27.94 Max/Hour $33.93 Recruiter: Erika Wasileski JOB DESCRIPTION: Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and pathology of disease processes while analyzing clinical documentation for inpatient and outpatient records for facility and/or professional services coding. May be assigned to work edit lists for accuracy of claims processing and data reporting. Applies knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 nomenclatures and American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and applicable Federal and third party payer guidelines to accurately and compliantly determine principal and secondary ICD-10 diagnoses codes, principal and secondary ICD-10 procedure codes for all visits. Follows UVMMC compliance and HIM coding compliance policies and by maintaining financial goals and meeting or exceeding accuracy and productivity standards. Utilizes various electronic information systems to accomplish coding including, EPIC, 3M Coding and Reimbursement Systems, GE/HPA and BAR, TES, NCCI edit software, and other clinical documentation systems or reference systems as deemed appropriate. Must have knowledge of charge master and charge maintenance. Effectively communicates with and acts as a resource to health care providers, department managers and staff to resolve documentation, charge or other issues as they arise to ensure accuracy of coding and reimbursement. HIM Coder may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary by the HIM Supervisor and or HIM Manager. HIM Coder will adhere to the HIM Mission and Vision. All coders will continually seek to improve coding knowledge through various mediums including seminars, articles, networking, web access and other as available. EDUCATION: Minimum: High school diploma. College level Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology required. Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Allied Health or HIM preferred. Must have certification in one of the following areas or obtain certification within two years of the date of hire: CCA, CCS, CPC, CPC-A, COC, CIC, RHIT or RHIA. Certified clinical documentation specialist or and RN with CCS, CPC, COC or CIC EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of current AMA and AHA Coding Guidelines, State and Federal Regulations, Professional Services and Compliance preferred. Preferred ヨ experience with 3M Coding and Reimbursement System, EPIC, GE or similar information management systems or electronic clinical documentation and billing systems. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook and other databases or software systems This is a bargaining union position. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.

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