Ephraim McDowell Health
Danville, KY
Health Information Management Coding SpecialistUnder the direction of the System Director of Health Information Management monitors coding and reimbursement activities with respect to the EMHR clinics. Codes are to be used for diagnosis, procedure and physician indexing, statistics, trend analysis and reimbursement purposes. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:Reviews and analyzes codes submitted from physicians. Applies the appropriate ICD-10-CM code and/or CPT code to clinic charts by abstracting pertinent information from patient records and applying coding guidelines.When needed, use the encoder to ensure appropriate codes and modifiers have been applied. Reviews all edits within encoder to resolve any delays in billing from a coding perspective.Works delinquent accounts to ensure that deadlines for documentation are met for reporting requirements.Distributes coding information...