Job Description:
• Completes analysis of documentation, abstracting and code assignment by body system, organ, etiology and morphology according to the American Hospital Association Official ICD-10 Coding Guidelines (Coding Clinic), ICD-10-CM, CPT4/HCPCS Coding Guidelines, ASC groups, UHDDS Guidelines, HCFA methodology guidelines for coding, state and federal guidelines and hospital abstracting guidelines
• Performs queries and obtains documentation required for coding
• Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS materials
• Answers customer calls
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of revenue cycle
Requirements:
• CCA (Certified Coding Associate) OR CDIP (Certified Documentation Improvement Specialist) OR RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) OR RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) OR CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) OR CPC (Certified Professional Coder) OR CPC-A (Certified Professional Coder Apprentice)
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding and application
• Knowledge and understanding of disease process and etiology
• Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows, Excel, hospital information systems and encoders
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
Benefits:
• front-loaded PTO
• 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short-term disability
• increased retirement match
• paid family leave