Outpatient Coding Specialist

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The Coding Specialist codes and abstracts all pertinent patient medical information according to ICD-10-CM / PCS and CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS guidelines and CMS directives. Completes data entry of abstracted inpatient / outpatient diagnosis and / or procedure codes into Network’s health information system. Collaborates with the Health Information / Medical Records and Finance departments to ensure appropriate flow of information.

PLEASE NOTE :   A 10-question coding skills assessment is a part of the SLUHN application process.  The following materials will be needed in order to complete the assessment :   INPATIENT – ICD-10-CM & PCS codebooks; OUTPATIENT – ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 codebooks.  Please plan your time accordingly.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Codes and abstracts diagnosis and procedure information from patient medical records according to AHA ICD-10-CM / PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions, UHDDS and CMS guidelines and regulations.   Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign ICD-10-CM / PCS and CPT-4 codes, and MS-DRG / APR-DRG assignment

Maintains 95% data quality coding accuracy rate as measured through quarterly department quality reviews

Maintains daily productivity and turnaround times as outlined in Department’s Performance Improvement plan

Responsible for remaining up-to-date knowledge of AHA ICD-9-CM / ICID-10-CM / PCS coding conventions, MS-DRG and APR-DRG principles and guidelines.  Maintains a working knowledge of prospective payment systems as it relates directly to coding process

Participation in department and sectional meetings, education sessional sessions and workshops as scheduled

Maintains working knowledge of clinical documentation improvement program and functions as liaison for RN clinical documentation specialists (inpatient coding professionals only)

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS :

Sitting for up to 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time. Repetitive arm / finger use retrieving / viewing computerized patient medical record and abstracting of patient information. Extended periods of vision use for reviewing and coding computerized patient records approximately 7 hours per day, 3 hours at a time.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Occasionally may be required to use upper extremities to lift up to 10 lbs.; stoop, bend, or reach to retrieve resource materials and / or paper records in accordance with department downtime policy.

EDUCATION :

RHIA, RHIT and / or CCS eligible or currently enrolled in a Health Information Technology or other health-care related program desired. Will consider candidate with greater than 3 years of experience in the coding field without coding credentials. Candidate will be expected to obtain their AHIMA credential within three years of hire date to retain position with St. Luke’s University Health Network.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 1 year demonstrated ICD-10-CM inpatient and / or outpatient coding experience in acute care, teaching setting.  Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology as well as AHA ICD-10-CM / PCS and AMA CPT-4 coding conventions required.  Previous experience with EPIC health information computerized patient record and 3M encoding system preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and / or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an

Equal Opportunity Employer.