Outpatient Coder II Per Diem
Job Location:
Job Location:
Danbury, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Position at Nuvance Health
PER DIEM- TWO SHIFTS PER MONTH 8:30AM - 5PM
MUST RESIDE IN BELOW STATES: NY CT AL AZ CO DE FL GA IL IN KS MA MD ME MI MS NC NH NJ OH OK PA SC TN TX VA WV
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
Summary:
Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy.
- Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases injuries and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines.
- Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting incomplete or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding.
- Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes.
- As applicable based on facility workflow independently reconcile charges for areas of responsibility. Uses patient schedule together with billing slips to identify missing charges. researches and resolves discrepancy so charge keyed reflect services delivered.
- Performs ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT-4 coding at a minimum accuracy rate of 95%.
- Remains abreast of all applicable Federal State regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines.
- Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes.
- Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection.
- Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities.
- Reports on software and hardware problems.
- Attends required educational sessions (webinars conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)
- Maintains and Model the Organization values.
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements:
- Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word Excel. Outlook)
- Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research
- Certification from the America Academy Professional Coders (AAPC) or the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA):
- CPC CPC-H CCS CCS-P RHIA RHIT or specialty certification required.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Little or no manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 2069
Department: CODERS - PROFESSIONAL & FACILITY CHARGING and CODING
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $30-$35 Hourly
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
