Job Identification 228428
Job Category Revenue Cycle
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Shift1 - Day
Locations 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US
Assignment Category Not Applicable
FTE 1
Job Description
General Summary
Collects, reviews, retrieves and codes data by careful review and analysis of documentation of inpatient medical records, assigning the appropriate ICD-10 codes for the purposes of compliance with regulations, statistical compilation, clinical research, clinical care analysis, provider profiling and optimal reimbursement.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Reviews entire current electronic medical record for pertinent diagnoses and procedures.
Assigns diagnoses and procedure codes on inpatient records in accordance with established organization guidelines.
Uses ICD-10 CM and PCS coding methodologies following Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting using encoding software.
Queries physicians to clarify documentation needed for coding purposes per established departmental policy.
Performs abstraction of clinical and demographic data as pertinent to the account requirements.
Participates in documentation improvement program using 3M software and communicating with Clinical Documentation Specialist regarding DRG assignment.
Performs other duties that may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet emergency needs of the department or Hospital.
Common Expectations:
Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Maintains professional growth and development and professional credentials.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required
Associates Degree Preferred or
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Work Experience:
3 years medical coding Required
3 years inpatient coding Preferred
Licenses:
Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or
Certified Coding Associate Upon Hire Required or
Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required or
Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or
Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required or
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice Upon Hire Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of ICD-10
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
Basic computer skills
Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health benefits
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Expanded Paid Parental Leave
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WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.