Senior Acute Care Coder HIMS Remote
Company: Banner Health
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: June 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Casper, WyomingDepartment Name: Coding-Acute
Care HospitalWork Shift: DayJob Category:Revenue CyclePrimary
Location Salary Range:$23.37/hr - $35.06/hr, based on education &
experienceIn accordance with Colorado's EPEWA Equal Pay
Transparency Rules.A rewarding career that fits your life. As an
employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many
career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If
you're looking to leverage your abilities - you belong at Banner
Health. Ideal Senior Acute Care HIMS Coder, remote candidate has 3
years+ experience in Acute Care Facility Coding. Bring your passion
for quality patient care that supports Our Nonprofit Mission
"Making health care easier, so life can be better." This Mission
statement drives us to remain focused on the consumer. As a Senior
Coding Specialist you will be part of a team dedicated to
increasing reliability.Our 100% REMOTE CODERS--are required to live
in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida ,
Hawaii,--Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,--Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina,--Tennessee, Texas, Utah, --Virginia,
Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming!--Within Banner Health
Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique
experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized
healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a
wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human
Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care
Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for
contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION SUMMARYThis
position provides coding and abstracting services for the full
range of hospital services and/or complex specialty practice areas.
Reviews diagnosis and diagnostic information and codes and
abstracts diagnoses and/or surgical procedures on all inpatient,
outpatient and emergency room records using ICD CM and CPT 4 coding
classification systems. Completes DRG and APC assignments on
inpatient or outpatient record as appropriate. Ensures ethical and
accurate coding in accordance with all regulatory requirements and
AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Analyzes medical
information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and
procedural information in accordance with national coding
guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults
with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record
information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure
codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate assignments of ICD
and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of
charges.2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and
documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical
record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing
information and creates complete records, including items such as
disease and procedure codes, point of origin code, discharge
disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting
physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate
signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment
information or documentation to coding quality analysis, supervisor
or individual department for clarification/additional information
for accurate code assignment.3. Provides quality assurance for
medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures
compliance with coding rules and regulations according to
regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare
Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the
Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and
applicable professional standards.4. As assigned, compiles daily
and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for
research or analysis purposes.5. Acts as a knowledge resource to
clinical staff in billing code matters. May provide leadership and
training for less experienced staff members.6. Works under general
supervision using specialized expertise in the subject matter.
Works within a set of defined rules. Refers complex matters to
supervisor, lead, or Coding Quality Analyst for interpretation of
coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations) for
accurate assignment of codes according to guidelines.Performs all
functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory
and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional
standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an
excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core
and leader behaviors each and every day.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh
school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized
formal training in medical record keeping principles and practices,
anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard
nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an
Associate's degree in a health care field.Requires Certified Coding
Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified
Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) or Registered Health
Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information
Administration (RHIA) in an active status with the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of
Professional Coders (AAPC).Must demonstrate a level of knowledge
and understanding of ICD and/or CPT coding principles as
recommended by the American Health Information Management
Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by
certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Requires three or more years of experience providing coding
services for a broad range of hospital and acute care facilities.
Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy rate on the coding
test administered by the hiring facility according to
pre-established company standards.Must be able to work effectively
with common office software and coding software and abstracting
systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or
experience preferred.
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