Health Information Coding Specialist, Days

Job Description

Job Description

Coding Specialist - Facility Services

Health Information

Position Summary

Assign appropriate ED E/M level, Assigns accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes to outpatient diagnoses and procedures. Closely reviews each medical record in order to arrive at the most accurate and optimal Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC). Abstracts outpatient charts.

Responsibilities

• Code all charts by assigning accurate codes (ICD-10, DRG, E, V, CPT/HCPCS) for health system billing and statistical purposes.
• Obtain outpatient charts and other necessary medical record information in a timely manner in order to code accounts within a reasonable time frame.
• Closely monitor status of un-coded accounts to maintain unbilled receivables at lowest possible levels.
• Obtain appropriate documentation to support assigned codes.
• Insure conformity to government-required coding policies and guidelines.
• Identify trauma cases and enter into Trauma Registry.
• Accurately enter abstracted information and codes into the computer.
• Participate in cross-departmental efforts to ensure billing and coding is efficient and effective in processing information to ensure successful billing of patient accounts.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited two-year program in Medical Records Technology at a technical school or college.
• CPC or CCS certification required
• 2 years actual coding experience is recommended, preferably within an acute care hospital, in order to function at this level of proficiency.
• Knowledge and familiarity with personal computers.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.