9 abstractor coder ii jobs found

Job Description:This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley MedicalCenter and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.JOB DESCRIPTION The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions.Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.TITLE:Coder / Abstractor II Hospital Coding JOB Overview:Responsible for coding and abstracting based on documentation and following strict coding guidelines within established productivity standards for all accounts assigned.Responsible for following up on all accounts unable to code due to missing/incomplete documentation or charges.Responsible for attending meetings and inservices to enhance...

Reports to the Manager, Coding & Records.Reviews, codes, and analyzes medical records in order to abstract relevant data from patient medical records into the on-line computer system.Assigns DRGs to Medicare, Medicaid, and other required payors.Determines DRG and APC assignment on outpatient and inpatient records.Maintains productivity and accuracy levels for the assigned job code.This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in one of the following states:Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Kansas, Ohio, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado, South Carolina, North Carolina, or Texas.MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS MISSION:We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.VALUES:Trust.Respect.Integrity.Compassion.SERVICE GOALS:Personally connect.Keep everyone informed.Be on their team.Reviews and analyzes discharged patient medical records to ensure all applicable patient data is available for coding and...

Physician CoderSt.Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees.The employees of St.Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Physician Coder codes and abstracts physician services performed in the hospital setting according to AHA, AMA, guidelines and CMS directives.Must assure data quality through quarterly reviews.Performs data entry of physician services statistics into specialty-specific databases.Works with Medical Records, Finance, and Physician Billing to ensure appropriate flow of information.Job Duties and Responsibilities :Codes and abstracts professional fee hospital services performed by...

ResponsibilitiesThe Coder II reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement.Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM / CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines.Apply advanced knowledge of disease processes to assign codes for conditions and procedures not listed in the indexes of coding books.Follow appropriate guidelines and policies to code accurately from physician documentation within the medical record.Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing / ambiguous information for accurate coding.Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines.Applies knowledge of coding and DRG assignment for ethical and optimal reimbursement.Competent to accurately code and abstract all inpatient, 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and / or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.Ensures the final diagnosis...

Senior Coder Needed for Top Hospital in North Dakota (Option to be Remote for Experienced Coder)M-F Day Shift Hours2 Weeks onsite training requiredJob SummaryThe Coder II position is a senior level coding position.The Coder II is a mentoring position for Coder I when requested.The Coder II position is for credentialed coding professionals, either through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).This position requires good organizational skills and the ability to accurately and timely code.All reference material such as the on line encoder references along with Coding Clinic Guidelines, Trinity Specific Coding Guidelines, reference books and publications shall be used.Records will be abstracted on line as part of the coding process when applicable.Knowledge of the DRG payment methodology and / or APC payment methodology preferred.Knowledge of the AR reports is also preferred.Willfully coding incorrectly...

Location :Medical Center - Fort WorthDepartment :HIM-CodingShift :First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours :40Summary :The HIM Coder Analyst II requires advanced knowledge of and skill in applying International Classification of Diseases and Procedures (ICD), and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code sets and associated Medicare / Medicaid rules and guidelines.Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for ambulatory surgery, special procedure, observation, emergency department, outpatient ancillary and clinic visit records.Primarily codes complex ambulatory surgery and observation visit medical records.Identifies and abstracts specified information from the patient medical record and enters data into the electronic health record system for billing and use in all...

OverviewThe Coder II position assigns diagnoses and procedure codes to Observation and Same Day Surgery medical records.ResponsibilitiesAssigns correct ICD-10-CM code to all diagnoses and correct CPT code to all procedures documented in the medical record.Thoroughly reviews the entire medical record in order to retrieve proper documents (i.e.discharge summary, progress notes, operative report, pathology report, anesthesia report, etc.) to provide coding specificityReads and understands operative reports in order to classify to the most accurate CPT codes.Researches complex operations as necessary.Selects the principal diagnosis and procedure according to the Uniform Health Data Discharge Set definitions and coding rules published in Coding Clinic.Accurately abstracts attending and operating physicians in the Sunrise Record Manager abstracting system.Assigns the correct modifier on CPT codes that are required under the Medicare APC reimbursement.Maintains a thorough knowledge of the...

ResponsibilitiesThe Coder II reviews, analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information using ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedures and CPT coding for reimbursement.Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM / CPT codes by applying regulatory coding guidelines.Apply advanced knowledge of disease processes to assign codes for conditions and procedures not listed in the indexes of coding books.Follow appropriate guidelines and policies to code accurately from physician documentation within the medical record.Queries physicians for diagnoses or missing / ambiguous information for accurate coding.Apply organizational documentation policies and procedures in conjunction with official coding guidelines.Applies knowledge of coding and DRG assignment for ethical and optimal reimbursement.Competent to accurately code and abstract all inpatient, 23-hour observations, same day surgery, emergency room and / or clinic records in a consistent, accurate and timely manner.Ensures the final diagnosis...

Remote Op CoderThe Op Coder works outpatient coding related alerts / edits for Same Day Surgery, Observation, and Wound Care, accounts, predominately post initial / final coding.The CARS-II performs the alert / edit resolution activities in the applicable systems.The alerts / edits shall be worked and corrected according to the established procedures and thresholds, and communicated as appropriate.Position Duties :Compiles daily work list from eRequest, CRT and / or other alert / edit systemsTakes action and resolves alerts / edits for the following patient types following established procedures and thresholds :Same Day Surgery (SDC)Observation (OBV)Wound CareOutpatient Cardiac CathProvides back up / coverage as needed for :Emergency Dept (ED)Recurring (RCR)Clinical (CLI)Provider Office Visit (POV), as applicableEnters detailed notes to update eRequest to provide details if the alert / edit cannot be resolved or must be rerouted to another responsible party for research /...