Kaiser Permanente

Job Summary: HIM Coding auditor/trainer will coordinate, monitor, and audit documentation and coding of inpatient and/or outpatient services in all applicable health care settings. Audits will focus on correct assignment of CPT, ICD-10, ICD-9- CM, HCPSC codes and clinician documentation to ensure that Kaiser Permanente is compliant with all regulatory guidelines and internal controls. Audits will encompass internal practitioners, contracted practitioners, coders, internal facilities and contracted facilities. The auditor will analyze audit results, identify patterns, trends or variations in coding and documentation practices and make recommendations for improvement. When necessary, this position will initiate corrective action plan to ensure resolution of problem areas identified during auditing and monitoring activity. This position will serve as a liaison with HIM staff, Revenue Cycle, External and Internal practitioners, and other regional departments as appropriate including...

Job Summary: Leads the development of applicable policies and procedures for audit and process improvement projects. Identifies an appropriate plan for correcting deviations from expected quality control results. Promotes the use of strategies to ensure that tests are performed properly and results are verified before being shared. Monitors the management of specimens to ensure they are collected and processed according to established time and quality standards. Removes obstacles that prevent adherence to all requirements related to the recruitment, processing, testing, storage, and distribution of materials and samples. Researches, reports, and responds to technical and/or non-technical deficiencies in regulatory/accreditation inspection processes. Implements new testing methodologies, processes, and technology that have the potential to improve service, quality and/or efficiency. Leads the development and implementation of technical and/or non-technical training materials...

Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Leads the development of applicable policies and procedures for audit and process improvement projects. Identifies an appropriate plan for correcting deviations from expected quality control results. Promotes the use of strategies to ensure that tests are performed properly and results are verified before being shared. Monitors the management of specimens to ensure they are collected and processed according to established time and quality standards. Removes obstacles that prevent adherence to all requirements related to the recruitment, processing, testing, storage, and distribution of materials and samples. Researches, reports, and responds to technical and/or non-technical deficiencies in regulatory/accreditation inspection processes. Implements new testing methodologies, processes, and technology that have the potential to improve service, quality and/or efficiency. Leads the development and implementation of technical and/or non-technical...

Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing emergency, outpatient, and ambulatory medical records to identify elements to be abstracted, as well as diagnostic and procedure codes, and beginning to review inpatient records. Essential Responsibilities: Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome. Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources...

Coding Compliance Auditor - Maui Health HIM Coding auditor/trainer will coordinate, monitor, and audit documentation and coding of inpatient and/or outpatient services in all applicable health care settings. Audits will focus on correct assignment of CPT, ICD-10, ICD-9-CM, HCPCS codes and clinician documentation to ensure that Kaiser Permanente is compliant with all regulatory guidelines and internal controls. Audits will encompass internal practitioners, contracted practitioners, coders, internal facilities and contracted facilities. The auditor will analyze audit results, identify patterns, trends or variations in coding and documentation practices and make recommendations for improvement. When necessary, this position will initiate corrective action plan to ensure resolution of problem areas identified during auditing and monitoring activity. This position will serve as a liaison with HIM staff, Revenue Cycle, External and Internal practitioners, and other regional departments...

Regional Hospital Inpatient Coder - Fontana - FT - Onsite Under supervision, is primarily responsible for assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to the patients health information record for Inpatient and Newborn records. May also be assigned the responsibility for assigning accurate diagnosis and procedure codes to the patients health information record for Outpatient records (Observation Hospital Ambulatory Surgery, Complex Hospital Outpatient Visit - Cardiac Catheterization PCI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Extended Emergency & Emergency Departments, as well as other select records). This responsibility requires that the new coder be on-site for up to one calendar year and will require appropriate code assignment for physician-documented patient diagnoses, conditions and procedures; utilizing various coding classification schemes including ICD-10CM, ICD-10PCS, and HCPCS/CPT.All work will be carried out in accordance with the: International Classification of...

Medical Coder II, Physician-Based Coding In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this position is also responsible for reviewing ambulatory medical records to identify edits to be remediated; and performing denial review/processing. Essential Responsibilities : Pursues effective relationships with others by sharing resources, information, and knowledge with coworkers and members. Listens to, addresses, and seeks performance feedback. Pursues self-development; acknowledges strengths and weaknesses based on career goals and takes appropriate development action to leverage / improve them. Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work. Assesses and responds to the needs of others to support a business outcome. Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date knowledge in subject area to meet deadlines; follows procedures and policies, and applies data and resources to support projects or initiatives with...

A leading health care provider in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Medical Coder responsible for reviewing medical records and ensuring accurate coding according to established standards. Candidates should have at least two years of coding experience and relevant certification. This position promises an opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team and support the coding process in compliance with health regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary :Ensures all technical aspects of the assignment of diagnostic and procedure coding is carried out in accordance with established standards and is in compliance with CMS, NCQA, other regulatory agencies, third party payers and Kaiser Permanente policy.Function includes, but is not limited to working charge review work queues, other forms of charge submissions and querying providers to ensure the completeness and accuracy of coding of internal services performed.Essential Responsibilities :Responsible for reviewing primarily medical and ancillary type workques charge sessions within KP Health connect and applying coding principles for correct coding.Research, code, and / or data enter encounters that are supported by KPHC with the Charge capture tool.Review all other charge sessions submitted via paper encounters, physician in baskets and other various methods to ensure correct coding principles have been applied.Query providers for clarification of incomplete or...

Job Summary Accounts for coding and abstracting of patient encounters, including diagnostic and procedural information, significant reportable elements and complications. Researches and analyzes data needs for reimbursement. Analyzes medical record and identifies documentation deficiencies. Serves as resource and subject matter expert to other coding staff. Essential Responsibilities Reviews and verifies documentation supports diagnoses, procedures and treatment results. Identifies diagnostic and procedural information. Audits clinical documentation and coded data to validate documentation supports services rendered for reimbursement and reporting purposes. Assigns codes for reimbursements, research and compliance with regulatory requirements utilizing guidelines. Follows coding conventions. Serves as coding consultant to care providers. Identifies discrepancies, potential quality of care, and billing issues. Researches, analyzes, recommends and facilitates plan of action to...

A leading healthcare organization in Portland seeks a medical coding specialist to review and code outpatient services and ensure compliance with established standards. Candidates should have at least two years of coding experience, preferably in a healthcare setting, and hold relevant certifications. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient care through accurate coding and documentation. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary :Ensures all technical aspects of the assignment of diagnostic and procedure coding is carried out in accordance with established standards and is in compliance with CMS, NCQA, other regulatory agencies, third party payers and Kaiser Permanente policy.Function includes, but is not limited to working charge review work queues, other forms of charge submissions and querying providers to ensure the completeness and accuracy of coding of internal services performed.Essential Responsibilities :Responsible for reviewing primarily medical and ancillary type workques charge sessions within KP Health connect and applying coding principles for correct coding.Research, code, and / or data enter encounters that are supported by KPHC with the Charge capture tool.Review all other charge sessions submitted via paper encounters, physician in baskets and other various methods to ensure correct coding principles have been applied.Query providers for clarification of incomplete or...

A leading health organization in Hawaii is seeking a HIM Coding auditor/trainer to assess coding practices and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves auditing, preparing reports on deficiencies, and delivering training programs. Candidates must have at least four years of inpatient coding experience and relevant certifications. Strong communication skills and understanding of coding systems are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Summary HIM Coding auditor/trainer will coordinate, monitor, and audit documentation and coding of inpatient and/or outpatient services in all applicable health care settings. Audits will focus on correct assignment of CPT, ICD-10, ICD-9- CM, HCPSC codes and clinician documentation to ensure that Kaiser Permanente is compliant with all regulatory guidelines and internal controls. Audits will encompass internal practitioners, contracted practitioners, coders, internal facilities and contracted facilities. The auditor will analyze audit results, identify patterns, trends or variations in coding and documentation practices and make recommendations for improvement. When necessary, this position will initiate corrective action plan to ensure resolution of problem areas identified during auditing and monitoring activity. This position will serve as a liaison with HIM staff, Revenue Cycle, External and Internal practitioners, and other regional departments as appropriate including but...