Practice Coding Coordinator (40 hours/week)

Summary

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY : Responsible for the accurate and timely coding and / or billing entry for both inpatient / outpatient accounts.

HOURS : Monday- Friday, no weekends or holidays. Remote work after training. Hours discussed upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties :

Codes (ICD and CPT) patient encounters and enters charges / billing codes for all patient contacts for Lancaster General Hospital or other facilities

Assures ICD and CPT codes are accurate, to ensure compliance with all third party payors.

If appropriate, registers (or covers the registration) of all patient encounters.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of coding and billing requirements for all payor(s).

Maintains current knowledge of all coding and billing processes as related to registration and charge entry.

Assists with reviewing the results of record reviews, and corrects errors as instructed..

Performs periodic, random record reviews to assure accurate coding and billing of charges.

Reconciles charge entry against Admission / Discharge / Transfer or outpatient reports, to ensure that there are no discrepancies between documentation and dates of service entered.

Organizes coding / billing information for filing after data entry.

Maintains accurate record of all coding / billing documentation.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS : The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above :

May schedule office patients.

Verifies patient’s personal information and updates system as necessary.

Assists with filing, data entry or other clerical duties when necessary.

Assists with special projects as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

Certification as a Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) through AHIMA (American Health Information Association), or certified by AAPC (American Association Professional Coders) with certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC.) If not certified, coding certification is required within (3) years of employment.

At least one year of experience with Professional CPT Coding

One (1) year of experience coding with ICD-10.

One (1) year experience in a physician office setting

A health care provider in good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs, i.e. not excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal or state health insurance program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Prior experience performing retrospective reviews of Evaluation and management coding and / or surgical coding

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Attention / Concentration : The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to focus on certain aspects of current experience and reject others :

New Learning and Memory : The following level of ability is essential for the jobholder to learn and retain material :

Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking : The following level of ability that is essential for the jobholder to think (in order to solve a problem) by combining two or more elements from past experience or imaginative thought :

APTITUDES : The following are essential requirements of the position in relation to job-worker situations. These items describe how a worker must adapt, adjust, conform or act :

Repetitive work : Ability to continuously perform the same type of work for extended periods of time, according to set procedures, sequence or pace.

Performing under stressful conditions : Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are critical aspects of the job. Is subject to danger or risk, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Variety and change : Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure involving significant differences in technologies, techniques, procedures, environmental factors, physical demands, or work situations.

Communication : Ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely; to present ideas, facts and technical information.

Interpersonal relations : Ability to maintain relationships that facilitate task accomplishment; to cooperate and resolve conflicts; to recognize needs and be sensitive of others.

EQUIPMENT USAGE REQUIREMENTS

Equipment / Tools : Computer, Phone, Copier, Printer, Fax, Office Supplies

Software : Microsoft Office Products, Other LG Health applications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100%

Body Position / Movement :

Sit : Continuously

Stand : Rarely

Walk : Occasionally

Bend : Rarely

Push : Rarely

Pull : Rarely

Kneel / Squat : Rarely

Reach : Rarely

Twist : Rarely

Balance : Rarely

Climb : Rarely

Lifting : Degree of physical exertion is :

Light , exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Moderate , exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sensory Abilities specifically required :

Vision

Hearing

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

WORKING CONDITIONS : Exposure to hazardous conditions / materials is negligible.

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and / or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.

Benefits At A Glance :

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees :

100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching

Child Care Subsidies

Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes

Disclaimer

PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System (Penn Medicine), is a not-for-profit health system with a comprehensive network of care encompassing Lancaster General Hospital (LGH), Women & Babies Hospital and the Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital (a partnership with Kindred Healthcare). We are an Accredited Trauma Center-Level I through the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation with 805 Licensed beds. Our membership in Penn Medicine brings together the strengths of a world-renowned, not-for-profit academic medical center and a nationally recognized, not-for-profit community healthcare system.

Outpatient services are provided at the Downtown Outpatient and Suburban Outpatient Pavilions, along with additional outpatient centers and Express and Urgent Care locations throughout the region. Lancaster General Health Physicians is a network of more than 300 primary-care and specialty physicians, at more than 40 offices throughout the region.