What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED CODER II position at JPS Health Network?
Who We Are
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .
#supportfeaturedjob
Job Title
CERTIFIED CODER II
Requisition Number
39215
Employment Type
Full Time
Division
ACCLAIM ADMIN SERVICES
Compensation Type
Hourly
Job Category
Support Services
Hours Worked
M-F 8AM-5PM
Location:
Acclaim Magnolia
Shift Worked
Day
Job Description
Description: The Certified Coder II assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to day surgery, observation, maternal and newborn medical records utilizing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. (Potential Remote).
Typical Duties
Required Education and Experience:
200 W. Magnolia
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.
Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.
Why JPS?
We're More Than a Hospital. We're 7,200 Of The Most Dedicated People You Could Ever Meet. Our Goal Is To Make Sure The People Of Our Community Get The Care They Need And Deserve. As Community Stewards, We Abide By Three Rules Of The Road
- Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
- Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
- Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.
For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org .
To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org , www.jpshealthnet.org/careers , or www.teamacclaim.org .
#supportfeaturedjob
Job Title
CERTIFIED CODER II
Requisition Number
39215
Employment Type
Full Time
Division
ACCLAIM ADMIN SERVICES
Compensation Type
Hourly
Job Category
Support Services
Hours Worked
M-F 8AM-5PM
Location:
Acclaim Magnolia
Shift Worked
Day
Job Description
Description: The Certified Coder II assigns diagnosis and procedure codes to day surgery, observation, maternal and newborn medical records utilizing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. (Potential Remote).
Typical Duties
- Assigns codes to diagnosis and procedures of Day Surgery, Outpatient Interventional Radiology, Outpatient Interventional Cardiology, and Observation patient records utilizing ICD and CPT codes in accordance with ICD Diagnosis Coding Guidelines, CPT Procedure Coding Guidelines, American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinics and the JPS Outpatient Coding Procedures.
- Assigns ICD diagnosis and procedure codes to all labor and delivery patients and all newborn records, including NICU, in accordance with the inpatient ICD Diagnosis and Procedure Coding guidelines, AHA Coding Clinics and the JPS Inpatient Coding Procedures. These patients are typically medium to complex clinically, and the coder must have an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, surgical instrumentation and maternal conditions and conditions of the newborn.
- Confirms codes are sequenced correctly ensuring reimbursement is appropriate in accordance with government, insurance, and/or other payer regulations for Day Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Interventional Cardiology and Observation charts.
- Ensures that the principle diagnosis is assigned and all secondary codes are sequenced appropriately to ensure the correct Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MSDRG) or All Payor Refined – Diagnosis Related Group (APRDRG) assignment in mother and baby charts.
- Determines diagnosis present on admission status and assigns the appropriate Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) for admitted patients.
- Verifies each record that patient status, admitting/attending physician, admission date and time, discharge date and time, death date and time is accurate before coding and finalizing the chart. Makes changes as necessary.
- Identifies, investigates, and corrects or routes accounts on the coding and billing edit work queues.
- Queries the provider when documentation is determined to be insufficient, conflicting or ambiguous to elicit documentation reflecting the most accurate and specific conditions or procedures.
- Maintains productivity and quality standards set forth in the District’s outpatient coding standards.
- Demonstrates evidence of professional growth by attending coding workshops, conferences and or seminars, maintaining required C.E. requirements (departmental and professional), and individual study and education regarding coding, reimbursement, and HIM competencies.
- Utilizes online and hard copy coding reference materials.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology or a related field of study from an accredited college or university OR 5 plus years of outpatient coding experience in a hospital setting in lieu of Associate’s Degree.
- 2 plus years of outpatient coding experience in a hospital setting.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Technology or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
- Inpatient, day surgery, and observation coding experience.
- Current Medical Coding Certification through AAPC, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or through an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA) for Medical Coding.
200 W. Magnolia
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104
United States
