What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder II - Medical Oncology Physicians Clinic - Days - FT position at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport?
Qualifications
- Assigns ICD and CPT codes to patient diagnoses and procedures for specialty services
- Assess the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in documentation
- Assign codes for procedures, services, and diagnosis by following set classification systems
- Identify chargeable services/items for specialty visits and ensures that all charges are accurately billed into the system
- Code and post procedures and accurately assign CPT and ICD codes to them
- Prioritizes assignments according to established criteria and to decrease pending accounts
- Contacts or queries physician when additional information or clarification is needed to code
- Reviews documentation and coding for accuracy and practices compliance with coding guidelines and protocols
- Validates documentation and ICD/ CPT codes and modifiers
- Performs compliance edits on primary care records, and ensures discrepancies are resolved
- Reviews abstracted and statistical data for corrections and submits findings to leader
- Maintains knowledge of coding guidelines and protocols
- Utilizes the Electronic Health Record system and other related computer systems and software
- Selects appropriate assignments for coding/abstracting from work queues
- Enters coded and abstracted data appropriately for use within the hospital information system
- Maintains data integrity through review of the overall completeness, accuracy, and consistency of data within relevant systems
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Licensure: Certification in CPC, CCS, CCA, RHIT, and/or RHIA.
Experience: One (1) year performing clerical work or data entry.
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About Memorial
Memorial Health System has been dedicated to healing, inspiring, and transforming the health of our community since 1946. With multiple hospital facilities, outpatient surgery locations and diagnostic centers, more than 100 Physician Clinics, and post-acute services including skilled nursing, you can find your fit at Memorial.
When you join our team, you join more than 5,000 individuals committed to exceptional care. We offer several of the region's most comprehensive clinical programs and medical specialties unique to the Coast, including a Level III Neonatal ICU, state-designated Level II Trauma Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and Mississippi's first nationally-certified Primary Stroke Center.
At Memorial, you are valued. We know that our increasingly diverse communities need healthcare professionals that reflect their different cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and values. We acknowledge the uniqueness of all individuals, their commonalities as well as differences, all of which have shaped their lives in meaningful ways.
The development of our team members is integral to the patient care we provide. Grow your skills, and grow with Memorial.
Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
