Hospital Coder

Location

United States

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$59.1K - $88.6K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Hospital Coder

Albany Medical Center

Role Description The Hospital Coder applies skills and knowledge of currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (including applicable modifiers), and other codes representing healthcare services (including substances, equipment, supplies, or other items used in the provision of healthcare services). This position is responsible for selecting and sequencing the codes such that the organization receives the optimal reimbursement to which the facility is legally entitled, remembering that it is unethical and illegal to increase reimbursement by means that contradict requirements. - Use a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding. - Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT4, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicare, Medicaid and other fiscal intermediary guidelines. - Support the reporting of healthcare data elements (e.g. diagnoses and procedure codes, hospital acquired conditions, patient safety indicators) required for external reporting purposes completely and accurately. - Query the provider for clarification and/or additional documentation when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous information in the health record. - Demonstrate behavior that reflects integrity and a commitment to ethical and legal coding practices. - Utilize official coding rules and guidelines to apply the most accurate coding to represent patient services on the hospital claim. - Comply with comprehensive internal coding policies and procedures that are consistent with requirements. - Attend coding meetings and roundtable sessions. - Participate in daily huddles and LEAN problem-solving activities. - Ensure camera is on while attending Teams calls. - Assist with organizing the shared drive for the medical coding department. - Other duties as assigned by manager. Qualifications - High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required - Prior experience in hospital medical coding - preferred - Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC system - preferred - Applicants must receive a score of 80% or above on assessment. Will consider new coders with a higher assessment score. - Excellent computer skills, navigating multiple systems at once, troubleshooting. - Must be able to work independently as position is fully remote. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS or CPT-4 Coding classification system. - Detail-oriented and efficient while maintaining productivity. - Coding certification / credential through AHIMA or AAPC and be in good standing - required - Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Requirements - Standing - Occasionally - Walking - Occasionally - Sitting - Constantly - Lifting - Rarely - Carrying - Rarely - Pushing - Rarely - Pulling - Rarely - Climbing - Rarely - Balancing - Rarely - Stooping - Rarely - Kneeling - Rarely - Crouching - Rarely - Crawling - Rarely - Reaching - Rarely - Handling - Occasionally - Grasping - Occasionally - Feeling - Rarely - Talking - Frequently - Hearing - Frequently - Repetitive Motions - Frequently - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently Working Conditions - Extreme cold - Rarely - Extreme heat - Rarely - Humidity - Rarely - Wet - Rarely - Noise - Occasionally - Hazards - Rarely - Temperature Change - Rarely - Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely - Vibration - Rarely

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