Medical Records/Specialty Coder
Company: Lifepoint Health Support Center
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
ScionHealth is seeking a -Medical Records Coder -to join our team!
- This is a remote position.
Job Summary
-The Medical Records/Specialty Coder codes medical records,
including all diagnoses, operative and diagnostic procedures in
patient medical records, using the International Classification of
Diseases and enters coded information into an automated system.
Essential Functions
Provide consistent, accurate, and timely coding of medical records
for appropriate billing and/or data collection. To provide
guidelines for adherence to the Corporate Compliance Initiatives
regarding the requirements applicable to Medicare's Prospective
Payment System for long-term care facilities.
Code all admissions within 1 business day of registration based on
the presence of the history and physical.
Code operative procedures within 2 business days of receipt of
documentation.
Code information provided by the facility from paper patient
records within two business days of notification.
Attend weekly CDI/Coder calls with HIM and CM in attendance at each
facility to discuss possible DRG progressions.
Code discharge patient records within four business days of
discharge with accounts with total charges of greater than $250,000
as first priority.
Correspond with CCDI regarding coding and documentation issues
utilizing Collaborate daily.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of the principles of medical record coding. Expertise and
credentials in medical records coding.
Ability to organize and prioritize work in order to meet job
demands.
Ability to communicate effectively and present information in an
organized manner on a routine basis.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patients and/or employee
information to assure patient and/or employee rights are
protected.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with peers,
superiors and subordinates while working under stressful
situations.
Ability to manage several projects/tasks simultaneously.
Technical understanding of coding operating systems (hardware and
software).
Communicates effectively and exhibits courteous behavior when
dealing with coding department employees, as well as hospital
employees served.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
High School or equivalency diploma or satisfactory completion of a
college certificate program in Medical Records Coding of at least
30 credits.
Licenses/Certification
Certified or licensed individuals, CCS, CCA, CPC, RHIT, RHIA, RN,
CPC, COC.
Experience
3 years' experience as a medical records coder in a health care
facility; or satisfactory completion of a college certificate
program in Medical Records Coding of at least 30 credits, and one
year of experience working with medical records in a medical
records unit in a health care facility; or two years' experience
equivalent combination of the training and experience.
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Depending on a candidate's qualifications, this position may be
filled at a different level.
Keywords: Lifepoint Health Support Center, Louisville , Medical Records/Specialty Coder, Other , Louisville, Kentucky
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