What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Coding Specialist position at The Queen's Health System?
We are, and always will be, dedicated to improving the health of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai‘i.
The Queen’s Health System began with a single hospital in 1859 founded by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide health care and healing. We now have four hospitals and more than 70 preventive, specialty health care locations and labs throughout the Pacific region.
Our caregiver team includes more than 8,000 employees and over 1,400 physicians networked throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin.
We’re collaborators who care. We listen to and learn from each other to ensure that our patients benefit and our communities blossom.
If this sounds like an ideal place for your career to grow, we hope you’ll join our ‘ohana!
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs review of physician and other health care provider services by QMC and QEC providers to ensure services are coded with appropriate CPT and ICD-9 codes. Conducts education, training, and continuously monitors QMC and QEC providers related to PATH guidelines, coding and documentation of professional services rendered, in accordance with government, insurer, and other regulatory agency standards. Effective October 2014, ICD-10 codes shall be required.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Essential: sitting, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting, and carrying usual weight of 5 pounds, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, frequent gripping of an object. Occasional: standing, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs, squatting, twisting body, lifting weight up to 10 pounds, pushing/
pulling usual weight of 2 pounds up to 5 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Operates computer, calculator, and telephone.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education/Certification and Licensure:
1. Certification as an Outpatient Physician Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist -Physician based (CCS-P).
2. Knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-9 coding. Effective October 2014, knowledge of ICD-10 shall be required.
3. Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviates.
B. Experience:
1. Broad based knowledge of services provided to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
2. Two (2) years experience in physician coding preferred.
3. Knowledge of computerized billing system preferred.
4. Knowledge of billing regulations, PATH guidelines, insurance coverage limitations and managed care protocols preferred.
5. Experience providing one-on-one feedback to physicians and other health care providers preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.12 - $34.16 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Honolulu, HI 96813: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34