St Joseph'S/Candler

Position Summary This position is responsible for final coding of inpatient accounts including acute care, mother/baby, inpatient rehab and skilled nursing. Inpatient coders follow coding conventions and guidelines to abstract, analyze and accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure CPT and HCPCS codes. Inpatient coders are required to utilize the computer assisted coding features of the encoder to accurately group DRGs and to validate diagnoses that group to an APR-DRG. Assigns present on admission indicator codes in compliance with national quality measures. Abstracts and validates other data elements as required. Education Associates of Health Information Administration - Preferred Experience 2-3 Years Medical coding - Required 1-2 Years Inpatient coding - Preferred License & Certification National Certification - Required American Health Information Management Association: RHIA, RHIT, CCS American Academy...

Position Summary The Compliance Auditor will support the compliance functions at SJ/C. The auditor is expected to conduct independent compliance audits and monitor revenue cycle and related processes as identified in the annual compliance plan. Completes audits to ensure revenue cycle and related process compliance with Health System policies, third party payer contracts and government regulations. Prepares detailed reports on audit results and provides education related to billing and coding as well as other compliance requirements. Works with all employees of SJ/C to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the billing process at SJ/C and all other SJ/C Affiliates. Education Bachelors - Preferred Completion of relevant continuing education related to recent changes in coding, health care billing, medical terminology and reimbursement - Preferred Experience 3-5 Years combination of school and work experience - Required Recent work experience in...

Position Summary Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) to provide quality review and analysis of a wide range of patient medical records and ensure accuracy of coding in accordance with accepted medical and legal standards. Responsible for reviewing physician chosen CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM codes to the physicians' documentation to substantiate the level of coding, and physician specialty outpatient encounters; including, but not limited to: E/M clinic encounters, infusion services, procedures within specialty practices and the related infusion therapy suites. The Outpatient Medical Coder will abstract other data elements as required and work within the department and with the practices to obtain any necessary information to accurately and correctly code and bill claims to payers. Other tasks may include account creation and charge entry as needed. Education Associates of Health Information Administration - Preferred...