门诊认证编码员
Outpatient Certified Coder
在Memorial Hermann，我们致力于实现一个共同目标：提供高质量、高效的护理，同时为社区的每一位成员创造非凡的体验。当我们说社区的每一位成员时，也包括我们的员工。我们知道，当员工感受到关怀、被倾听和被重视时，他们就会受到激励，创造出超越期望的时刻，同时优先考虑安全、同理心、个性化和效率。如果您希望提升自己的职业生涯，并为我们的愿景做出贡献，即为现在和未来几代人创造更健康的社区，我们希望您成为我们的团队一员。
职位概述
**如果您位于德克萨斯州以外——您必须位于堪萨斯州、俄克拉荷马州、田纳西州、路易斯安那州、佐治亚州、南卡罗来纳州、北卡罗来纳州，或愿意迁移到上述符合条件的州（包括德克萨斯州）。**
负责门诊单次和重复账户的账目。不需要CPT编码。只对辅助/重复账户进行编码。不需要其他提到领域的经验。有医疗必要性编辑方面的经验者优先。
负责指定门诊和医院门诊环境中的主要诊断和程序编码。负责在门诊环境中准确分配适当的医疗代码，包括但不限于急诊科、门诊诊所、当日手术或诊断测试（放射科和实验室）。通常向编码经理汇报。
职位描述
最低要求
教育：需要高中文凭或同等学历；健康信息管理专业或任何医疗相关领域的副学士学位优先
许可证/认证：需要注册健康信息技术人员（RHIT）、注册健康信息管理员（RHIA），或来自美国健康信息管理协会（AHIMA）或美国专业编码员协会（AAPC）的相关编码认证
经验/知识/技能：
- 手术/观察 - 需要3年医院或门诊编码经验
- 急诊科 - 需要2年医院或门诊编码经验
- 介入放射学 - 需要2年医院或门诊编码经验
- 辅助/重复 - 建议有1年医院或门诊编码经验
- 在一级创伤设施/学术教学设施中编码的经验优先
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At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
**If you are located outside of the state of Texas -- you must be located in KANSAS, OKLAHOMA, TENNESSEE, LOUISIANA, GEORGIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, NORTH CAROLINA, or be willing to relocate to one of the eligible states (including Texas). **
Accounts are for Outpatient single and recurring accounts. No CPT coding. Will only code the ancillary/recurring accounts. They would not need experience in any of the other areas mentioned. Preferred experience in medical necessity edits.
Responsible for primary diagnosis and procedural coding for designated ambulatory and hospital outpatient setting. Responsible for proficiently assigning proper and accurate medical codes for diagnosis, procedures, and services performed in an outpatient setting, such as, but not limited to emergency department, outpatient clinics, same day surgeries, or diagnostic testing (radiology and laboratory). Typically reports to the Coding Manager.Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Health Information Management orany Healthcare Related Field preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or relevant Coding certification(s) from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) required.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Surgery/Observation - Three (3) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required.
- Emergency Department - Two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required.
- Interventional Radiology - Two (2) years of hospital or ambulatory coding experience required.
- Ancillary/Recurring - One (1) year of hospital or ambulatory coding experience preferred.
- Experience coding in a level 1 trauma facility/academic teaching facility preferred.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM and/or CPT.
- Analytical skills necessary to interpret data contained in the health records and to assign appropriate codes.
- Proficient knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and surgical terminology.
- Critical thinking, good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
- Proficient in navigating a Windows-based application environment.
Principal Accountabilities
- Reviews medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnosis/procedures that require code assignment for outpatient records and accurately code the diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM coding conventions for the purpose of reimbursement, research, and compliance with federal regulations.
- Reviews the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate reimbursement for hospital and professional charges.
- Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting guidelines and brings identified concerns to manager for resolution.
- Effectively assigns ICD-10-CM, modifiers, and HCPCS codes to outpatient records.
- Responsible in maintaining 95% or greater ICD-10-CM and/or HCPCS coding and consistently meet established productivity standards while keeping abstracting errors to a minimum.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Originally posted on Himalayas