Based in Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the Midwest's largest Catholic healthcare systems. Founded in 1876, the nonprofit organization was named one of Tr
Coder IV Specialist Professional Anesthesia and Gyn Oncology Surgical
Location
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$20 - $30 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Coder IV Specialist Professional Anesthesia and Gyn Oncology Surgical
Franciscan Health
Role Description The Coder IV Specialist - Professional Anesthesia and Gyn Oncology - Surgical reviews electronic medical record documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on professional major surgical services. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis. - Accurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas: hospitalist rounds and office visits (with repetitive or non-invasive procedures). - Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities to meet coding guidelines. - Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers utilized in response to Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits. - Meets defined coding accuracy standards. - Meets defined coding productivity standards. - Remains current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities. - Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders, and adheres to official coding guidelines. Qualifications - High School Diploma/GED - Required - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred - 4 years Coding - Required - Anesthesia/GYN Oncology Experience - Required - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required - or Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required - or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Required - or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferred - or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferred Requirements - TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely - JOB RANGE: Coder IV Spcl Professional Specialty Svcs Surgical $20.13-$29.95 - INCENTIVE: Not Applicable Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Benefits Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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