Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667
Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
7:30-16:00
Summary:
Working within the context of an interdisciplinary team setting, assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 procedure codes as appropriate for including but not limited to Primary Care, Radiology, Laboratory medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Gerontology, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research, and compliance with all applicable regulations. Diagnoses and procedures are coded utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications. Mentor Junior Medical Coders as necessary.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Active coding certification CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPMA or COC From AAPC or AHIMA
Candidates are required to take and successfully pass HCS coding test
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years professional coding experience required
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) or practice management systems preferred
Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements
Epic and Medent experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Independent worker, able to solve problems and trouble shoot
Thorough knowledge of ICD-10-CMand CPT-4 coding systems, medical terminology, and anatomy & physiology
Must possess good communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including Clinicians and staff
Client focused
Accountability and results oriented
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Individual works in a hybrid office setting utilizing medical records, computers, electronic encoders, and reference books to assign appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement
NYS Driver’s license or transportation is required for occasional travel
ENVIRONMENT