Health Information Coder (Per Diem)

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E1. Analyzes, sequences and validates assigned codes based on medical record documentation using the automated encoder, book and coding compliance resources.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E2. Demonstrates complete understanding of coding rules, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to appropriately code patient information.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E3. Reviews all medical record documentation to determine and assign diagnoses, procedures, level codes and modifiers, to ensure appropriate coding for case mix.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E4. Selects the appropriate reimbursement grouper based on financial class for the particular account.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E5. Ensures that coding compliance, regulatory and reimbursement requirements are met through the process of assigning reimbursement classifications.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E6. Abstracts and enters diagnosis, procedures and level codes with demographic, clinical and related patient information into the Medical Record Abstracting and/or Billing/Accounts Receivable systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E7. Assess adequacy of documentation and queries physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain additional medical record documentation or to clarify documentation to ensure accurate and appropriate coding and grouping.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E8. Reconciles, identifies and retrieves medical records to be coded, grouped and abstracted in accordance with departmental procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E9. Maintains a 95% ongoing accuracy rate based on Medical Record Department performance monitors and third party validation audits.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E10. Consistently achieves weekly coding output within the minimal productivity standards set by HIS. Self-manages and prioritizes work flow to achieve timely submission of claims and optimal productivity.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E11. Maintains accurate productivity logs and provides this information to the Coding Manager in a timely fashion.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E12. Assists in the orientation and development of new coding personnel.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E13. Assumes professional responsibility for development of skills and ongoing education to maintain certification.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E14. Remains abreast of developments in health information management by pursuing a program of professional development, attending educational programs and meetings and reviewing pertinent literature.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E15. Continuously monitors medical record documentation, 3M coding system, Soarian Financials system, SSI claim scrubber system, individual performance and department workflow as related to the coding function to identify problems and potential solutions (especially related to errors and compliance issues). Communicates with the Coding Manager to find solutions and implement changes to increase productivity and department efficiency.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E16. Performs all duties and interacts with others in accordance with the Hospital%27s Customer Service standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E17. Perform other work related duties as assigned or requested.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3EConsistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital%26rsquo;s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3EGrade S14/Job Code 9064%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; Ability to read, write and communicate in English%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; Current CCS (AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; 6 months of PC windows experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; 2 years CCH outpatient coding experience as an Outpatient Health Information Coding and Reimbursement Specialist.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; 6 months coding experience in one of the following outpatient specialties: Pain Management, Surgical Day Care, Oncology, Radiation or Observation.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3EGrade S15/Job Code 9164%3C/span%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; Ability to read, write and communicate in English%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; Current CCS (AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist)%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; 6 months of PC windows experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; 6 months of inpatient coding experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%26middot; Successful passage of Medical Record Department Inpatient Coding exam with a grade of 80% or better.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
*!%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3E%3Cbr /%3E%0A%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3EPay Range Details%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe%26nbsp;pay%26nbsp;range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cbr /%3E%0A%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;text-align:left%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3EBeware scam interview requests%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;text-align:left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page:%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;microsoft sans serif%26quot;, sans-serif%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:11.5pt%22%3Ehttps://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Purpose of Position: Performs ICD and CPT coding of inpatient and outpatient medical records.
Schedule Details: Per Diem Hours, Rotating Days, Shifts: 8a-4p, Occasional Weekends & Occasional Holidays (Remote)
Organization: Cape Cod Hospital
Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: CCH-HB Health Info Mgmt
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
$: 27.35
$: 44.93

Current CCS credential, English communication skills, PC Windows experience, and coding experience in inpatient or outpatient settings; inpatient candidates must pass the departmental coding exam.

Key Responsibilities

• assigning codes
• reviewing records
• abstracting information

Skills & Tools

ICD, CPT, PC Windows, 3M coding system, Soarian Financials, SSI claim scrubber system

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States
• Salary: USD 56,888 – 93,454 / year
• Languages: English

About Cape Cod Hospital

A hospital providing inpatient and outpatient healthcare services. — Industry: Healthcare