Coder IV facility hospital based Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Responsibility

Ensures the timely and accurate coding and completion of patient accounts within established departmental accuracy and productivity standards
Applies correct ICD CM/PCS (Inpatient) and ICD CM/CPT codes (Outpatient) guidelines meeting departmental policy regarding compliant methods, timeframes, use of applications and productivity
Assists in demonstrating medical necessity for procedures performed by ensuring that all documented disease processes are coded
Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing official coding books as well as the electronic medical record, computer assisted coding/encoding software, and clinical documentation information systems to facilitate code assignment
Reviews facility charges as provided and edits where necessary to ensure charges are compliant and substantiated by provider documentation
May require frequent and close collaboration with multiple areas of the organization including providers, Professional Coding, and Finance for audit and problem-solving activities
Demonstrates full understanding and is compliant with correct coding initiative guidelines, regulatory requirements regarding coding of medical information including but not limited to external regulatory agencies such as Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers, and the Joint Commission
Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines
Queries physician when existing documentation is unclear or ambiguous following AHIMA guidelines and established policy
Brings identified concerns to Manager Coding for resolution
Assigns the MS DRG and MCC/CCs that most appropriately reflect documentation of the occurrence of events, severity of illness, and resources utilized during the inpatient encounter and in compliance with department (Inpatient)
Reviews department-specified reports daily to identify charts that need to be coded and prioritizes as per department-specific guidelines and within designated timelines
Follows up to ensure that any edits that prevent an account from dropping are corrected within established timelines
Produces specific reports on a monthly basis per established parameters
Responds to inquiries from Patient Accounts or other departments as requested
Communicates with Manager when trending request volumes impact productivity
Demonstrates continuous learning as evidenced by personally developed reference materials, online publications etc., to stay abreast of new and revised guidelines, practices and terminology, for reference and application
Participates in on site and/or external training workshops as opportunities arise. Maintains credentials, if applicable, and submits written evidence of maintenance
Participates in training other coders and acts as a mentor, when assigned. Collaborates on cases where the final DRG and coded DRG differ, in order to resolve the difference (Inpatient)
Works with the Health Records Specialists to identify opportunities for MS-DRG optimization when medically indicated (Inpatient)
Participates in accurate data collection, evaluation and recommendations for process improvements. Participates as a member of the Clinical Documentation Management Program
Functions as an organizational coding expert, and additionally supports the Managers of Coding Quality and Integrity Review in auditing and training and re-training of coders as directed
Special duties and projects may additionally be assigned in support of the department goals

Requirements

Minimum of five years' of coding experience in an academic medical center or an equivalent combination of coding experience and education with demonstrated competency of knowledge base
Coding QA background or similar experience preferred
Satisfactory completion of college level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology preferred
EPIC health information system experience preferred
Coding certification CCA, CIC, CPC-H, CPC, CCS, RHIT, or RHIA required
Ability to concentrate for extended periods
Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology with ability to apply knowledge to the coding process
Demonstrates skill in coding classification systems, diagnosis, procedure selection, and sequencing guidelines
Knowledge of APC prospective payment system
Demonstrates competence in coding and correct extrapolation of official coding and select billing guidelines to specific coding situations
Ability to apply broad guidelines to specific coding situations
independently utilizing discretion and a significant level of analytic ability
Effective verbal and written communication and customer service skills
Ability to operate multiple Windows based software applications
Ability to solve problems, close attention to detail, make decisions independently, and manage multiple demands

Nice to have

Coding QA background or similar experience
Satisfactory completion of college level courses in anatomy, physiology and medical terminology
EPIC health information system experience

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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