Position Code: Coder-8125
Department: Health Information Management
Safety Sensitive: YES
Reports To: HIM Director/Manager
Exempt Status: NO
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision to be among the kindest highest quality health systems in the country.
Ensures data quality in compliance with State Federal and regulatory requirements.
Evaluates medical record documentation and charge reports to ensure completeness accuracy and compliance with the Correct Coding Initiative Edits.
Codes all professional charges to ensure accurate and timely billing.
Performs coding reviews and/or surgical coding for practices and providers.
Evaluates and reports audit findings or reviews and reports on results to physicians and/or operations directors.
Provides technical guidance training and on-going coding education when instructed to physicians and their office staff and other ancillary departments on both general and specific coding issues to include documentation and guidance in quality coding for proper collection of health data.
Evaluates insurance requests and claim denials to assist the Business Office with the revenue cycle.
Manages work activities work assignments and schedules to ensure accurate and timely submission of information.
Provides reports as requested on data collected abstracted and coded.
Reviews bulletins newsletters and periodicals and attends workshops to stay abreast of current issues trends and changes in the laws and regulations governing medical record coding and documentation.
Demonstrates dependability teamwork and maintains patient confidentiality.
Develops and maintains excellent relationships with providers providers staff operational directors and business office staff.
Works well with individual practices the Business Office and Operation Directors.
Strives to be a productive member of this institution attends departmental meetings as required maintains certification and obtains continued education units (CEU).
Completes all other duties projects and assignments as directed/requested.
Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM CPT HCPCS Medical Terminology and medically approved abbreviations required.
Thorough understanding of CMS coding and billing guidelines required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and make independent decisions based on specialized knowledge.
Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure: Maintains current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or currently enrolled in AHIMA or AAPC and actively working towards obtaining Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification required within 12 months of hire or placement in this position.
Preferences:
Experience: Experience in a medical billing/coding office.
Special Position Requirements:
Travel to off-site locations as required.
Exposure Categories: Category II: Expected duties have possible but not routine potential for exposure to blood body fluids or tissues.
Work Requirements:
Ability to stand and walk in the performance of job responsibilities.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Some bending and lifting may be required.