What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coder- Outpatient position at St. Mary's Healthcare?
Job Requisition: REQ3305
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 week
Hiring range: $27.54-$ 35.81
Offer rates are based on experience. Offer rates at the higher end of the range are only for applicants with many years of experience
Responsibilities:
Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns the International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, creating Ambulatory Patient Classification (APC) or
Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) assignments.
Obtains acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined per coding policy.
Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
Conducts chart audits for physician documentation requirements & internal coding; provides associate/physician & education as appropriate.
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines.
Keeps abreast of and complies with coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment :
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Credential(s):
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Reg Health Info Admnstr credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA).
Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA).
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credentialed from the American Academy of Professional Coders(AAPC).
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Salary : $28 - $36
