HIM Coder Analyst I
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
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No BS summary
HIM Coder Analyst I with knowledge of ICD and CPT code sets, and Medicare/Medicaid rules. Reviews patient medical records to assign ICD-10-CMPCS and CPT 4 codes accurately for emergency department and outpatient clinic. Abstracts information and enters it into the EHR for billing and reporting. Requires 1 year of current coding experience and proficiency in EHR, encoders, and Microsoft Office. Must achieve 95% or above accuracy rate.
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What you'll do
- Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CMPCS and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for emergency department, outpatient clinic as the major responsibility and may assist with ambulatory surgery designated as simple cases.
- Abstracts specified information from the patient medical record, enters the data into the electronic health record system for billing and use in all types of company reporting.
- Communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists regarding documentation and coding requirements.
- Maintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelines.
What they require
- One (1) year current and continuous full time ICD-10 & CPT-4 coding experience
- Technically competent and fluent knowledge in navigation of electronic health record applications, automated encoders, and other software applications and hardware required for job role required
- Demonstrated coding, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies and procedures.
- Ability to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and without direct supervision.
- Highly detail oriented, can remain focused with good organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Can maintain confidentiality, are goal oriented, flexible, and energetic.
Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status , genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.