AHMC Healthcare

Overview JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Director of Health Information Management, Identifies and codes Newborns, Obstetrics, ER's and outpatient records for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with Federal Regulations using the ICD-10-CM/CPT coding classification systems. Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality, protecting patient information at all times: minimum information necessary to those with right and need to know. Conduct a thorough review of the documentation available in the record, and accurately assign the appropriate principle and secondary, diagnosis and procedures. Apply Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding convention & general guidelines published by the American Medical Association (AMA) for surgical and diagnostic procedure coding. Follow coding guidelines as specified by AHA Coding Clinic and hospital policy. Commit to code assignment and data reporting in an unbiased, honest and ethical manner....

Overview The HIM Coding Specialist II is required to have a full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission, vision and values of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the department Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). The HIM Coding Specialist II is required to ensure that all patient records are coded within the bill-hold limits (4 days). HIM Coding Specialist II is further responsible to ensure that all charts pass the SMART cycle and are adjusted as needed. The HIM Coding Specialist II must have a comprehensive knowledge of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10 PCS, CPT conventions in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. The HIM Coding Specialist II is responsible for abstracting data into Evident/Thrive system using 3M encoder. Furthermore, the HIM Coding Specialist II will work internally and externally with coding staff, HIM director and...