3 jobs found in Tifton

Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, GA, under the Coding department, seeks a Coder II to assign codes for inpatient, outpatient and ER encounters based on diagnoses and procedures. The role requires credentials such as CCA, CPC, RHIT, RHIA or CCS and at least 2 years coding experience; familiarity with HIPAA, privacy rules, and billing processes is essential for ensuring accurate, compliant coding decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DEPARTMENT: CODING FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center WORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: Daytime SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisors and Manager, the Coder II assigns codes to discharge records for inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients based on diagnoses and operative procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Selection/sequencing of principal and secondary diagnosis done correctly at least 98% of the time. * Uses manual or computer encoder for appropriate coding system (ICD-9-CM or CPT) to assign code to completely describe physician documentation of diagnosis or procedure. * If diagnosis is unclear, contacts documentation specialists for query. * Ensures corrections made by physician and other medical personnel are properly recorded and complete. * Enters coded information in computer system for billing purposes. * Meets minimum standard of 98% productivity requirements. * Assists case managers in coding and reimbursement issues. *...

DEPARTMENT: Physician Practice Management FACILITY: Medical Office Building WORK TYPE: Full Time SHIFT: Daytime SUMMARY: Assess the educational needs of coding specialists and providers regarding coding and documentation and direct development of effective regularly scheduled educational programs that meet the needs of the health system. Serve as the primary resource to physicians for documentation and coding issues. Conduct ongoing coding and billing training programs for billing and coding specialists and providers. Creates presentations, develops learning material, handbook, and other training materials. Conducts coding and data quality reviews and prepares complex reports as required. Ensures all education activities comply with clinical billing standards and government regulation with concentration on hospital inpatient procedures, ambulatory, and specialty physician services. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Keeps abreast of pertinent federal, and state regulations...