Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
Under the direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or the HIM supervisor, accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters, including diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department services, ambulatory surgery, observation services, and behavioral health encounters, according to the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and assist with designing and implementing workflow changes to reduce billing errors.
Job Details
- Department: OGH Health Information Management
- Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
- On Call Required: No
- Rotation: No
- Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p, 6:30a-2:30p, 7a-3p, 7:30a-3:30p, 8a-4p
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Union Code: N35 - Non Union OGH
- Requisition ID: 12971
- Recruiter: Erica R. Babcock
- Grade: OLH2
- Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
Education and Credentials
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution, or enrollment in a medical coding course through an accredited agency such as AHIMA or AAPC.
Experience
- One year of progressive on-the-job experience.
- Must understand confidentiality.
- Ability to operate a PC in a network environment.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease states/processes, and pharmaceuticals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
Yes
Posted
1 month ago