Overview
Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!
Benefits
Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!
Position Details
Location: Kent Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Days
SALARY RANGE: 23.32 - 34.97 HOURLY
General Summary
Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9 /ICD-10 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments.
Responsibilities
Codes data from patient records utilizing computerized coding systems to ensure optimal reimbursement of the hospital. Translates diagnostic and procedural information into the International Classification of Diseases codes and sequences these codes in a manner which legitimately optimizes hospital reimbursement through the use of a computerized encoding and DRG grouper application.
Abstracts data from patients’ medical records using the computerized abstracting system in order to compile accurate and timely statistical data. The Coder reviews and analyzes all patient types to determine the principal diagnosis and procedure and other significant diagnoses and procedures, especially for those which reimbursement is DRG dependent.
Identifies and verifies medical and surgical complications and comorbidities as well as medical necessity. Works independently reviewing medical record documentation, laboratory reports, radiology reports, and consultation reports to identify medical conditions evaluated and treated during the visit.
Corrects abstracts with incorrect codes requested by Finance or third party payors to ensure compliance with required regulations and accreditation standards.
As needed, responds to physician inquiries that concern the proper documentation of diagnostic procedural information and questions regarding coding assignments.
All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience
Education: Certificate Program
Medical Coding & Billing
Credential(s): Certified Professional Coder
Or: CPC-A, RHIA
Experience: Required: Six months experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems. Preferred: One year coding experience in healthcare facility.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience
Education:
Credential(s):
Experience:
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