What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Facility Coder - Full Time (Remote) position at NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM?
Position Summary
Assigns codes for diagnosis and medical procedures using the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
Position Accountabilities
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation to generate appropriate MS-DRG.
Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into appropriate Northeastern Health System electronic medical record system.
Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with HIM Provider Communication group or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend-errors.
Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital acquired conditions (HAC).
Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts accordingly.
Manages accounts on hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
Meets or exceeds the designated productivity standard of 3 charts per hour.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
All other work duties as assigned by Coding Supervisor or HIM Director.
Minimum Education - High school diploma or GED and CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential.
Minimum Experience - 5-10 years progressive coding or coding review experience in an acute care environment using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
Preferred Credentials - Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information and Informatics Management, RHIA (Registered Health Information
Administration) or Associates Degree in Health Information and Informatics Management along with CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
credentials.
Do you have questions about starting your career with Northeastern Health System? Our healthcare recruiter is available to answer all of your questions related to any position.
Sharee Maggard
918-207-2699 Call or Text
recruiter@nhs-ok.org
Assigns codes for diagnosis and medical procedures using the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT).
Position Accountabilities
Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation to generate appropriate MS-DRG.
Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into appropriate Northeastern Health System electronic medical record system.
Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with HIM Provider Communication group or Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend-errors.
Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital acquired conditions (HAC).
Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts accordingly.
Manages accounts on hold, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
Meets or exceeds the designated productivity standard of 3 charts per hour.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
All other work duties as assigned by Coding Supervisor or HIM Director.
Minimum Education - High school diploma or GED and CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) credential.
Minimum Experience - 5-10 years progressive coding or coding review experience in an acute care environment using ICD-10-CM/PCS.
Preferred Credentials - Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information and Informatics Management, RHIA (Registered Health Information
Administration) or Associates Degree in Health Information and Informatics Management along with CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
credentials.
Do you have questions about starting your career with Northeastern Health System? Our healthcare recruiter is available to answer all of your questions related to any position.
Sharee Maggard
918-207-2699 Call or Text
recruiter@nhs-ok.org
