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POSITION SUMMARY: Abstracts patient medical data from the medical record to appropriately complete the Healthland Medical record abstract on each inpatient, ambulatory surgery, Emergency Department and outpatient visits. Accurately sequences codes according to UHDDS guidelines, basic coding principles and hospital specific coding guidelines. Assigns CPT-4 procedure codes to Same Day Procedure, Emergency Department and Special Procedure medical records while maintaining a 95-100% accuracy rate. Validates the accuracy and sequencing of assigned ICD-9-CM codes to assure the correct DRG/ARP DRGs are assigned, while maintaining a 95-100% accuracy rate.
II. EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Certification Required: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS). Thorough understanding of the effect of data quality on prospective payment and outpatient reimbursement. Solid understanding and command of the ICD9-CM classification system and diagnosis related group (DRG) methodology. Previous coding experience in ICD9- CM and CPT4/CHPCS required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.85 - $22.93 per hour
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Work Location: In person
Full Time
Hospital
$46k-59k (estimate)
06/23/2024
10/19/2024
fcmcpa.org
MC CONNELLSBURG, PA
200 - 500
1950
Private
JASON HAWKINS
$5M - $10M
Hospital
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