What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Coder Certified Outpatient - Health Information Management position at St. Anthony Regional Hospital?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Codes outpatient records using appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and codes and enter the codes in the appropriate computer systems as assigned.
- Assemble, analyze and code various outpatient locations. These codes are then entered into the appropriate computer systems.
- Review and assign appropriate CPT professional fee codes for various outpatient locations.
- Enter diagnosis codes for recurring rehab charts monthly into appropriate computer systems.
- Review and code recurring charts.
- Answer the telephone in a prompt, professional and courteous manner while ensuring Hospital and department confidentiality guidelines are followed.
- Works with physicians to provide education regarding coding and coding guideline requirements.
- May be required to fill in other HIM department positions as needed.
- Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
- Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
- Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.
- Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.
- Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.
- Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- Associates degree in Health Information Technology or related field and/or a coding certificate from an accredited entity such as AHIMA or AAPC is required.
- Outpatient coding experience preferred.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents important documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers, patients, families and employees of the organization.
Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations
- Ability to research and analyze data, draw conclusions, and resolve issues; read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Excellent typing skills required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk and hear; reach with hands and arms; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds at times, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Computer work is frequent.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regularly works in an office setting with frequent interaction with employees, patients, and the public.
Due to the nature of business in a health care setting, although risk is minimal, any employee of St. Anthony may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, blood borne pathogens, unpleasant sights, odors, and/or materials in patient care and/or provider work areas.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- OUTPATIENT CODER
