BUSINESS OFFICE - MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST

Mountain View Hospital; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Discounts on procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls seeks a Medical Coding Specialist to convert diagnoses and procedures into ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for reimbursement. The coder must read operative reports, histories and physicals, and pathology reports to assign accurate codes and ensure timely submissions.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, data abstraction, and collaboration with physicians on unclear diagnoses, maintaining 92% coding accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• Ability to read operative reports, histories and physicals to determine codes.
• Knowledge of coding for reimbursement and abstraction of data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure records are coded accurately and timely.
• Review charts to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
• Contact physicians when codes are unclear or missing.
• Assign codes per ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS and CPT guidelines.
• Abstract data into computer systems and ensure data quality.

Skills

ICD-10 coding

CPT coding

Medical records abstraction

Confidentiality/compliance

Education

High School diploma

RHIA/RHIT/CCS/CCA/CPC certification

Tools

Coding software

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Medical Coding Specialist to join our team!

Job Summary

Accountable for conversion of diagnoses and treatment procedures into codes using an international classification of diseases. The coder assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and/or HCPCS codes creating APC or DRG group assignment for reimbursement purposes. Requires skill in the sequencing of diagnoses/ procedures to optimize reimbursement. Must be able to read and interpret operative reports, history and physicals, physician orders, and pathology reports to determine the correct coding. Ensures that records are coded in an accurate and timely manner. Abstracting worksheets to add codes in the computer.

Benefits

Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure that records are coded.
• Reviews charts thoroughly to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.
• Contacts responsible physician in professional manner if diagnosis is not available on chart.
• Coder’s diagnoses and procedure on clinical summary agree with physician’s preference 100% of the time.
• Refers chart to director, if there is a question regarding the diagnosis code.
• Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting equipment.
• Codes all diagnoses/procedures in accordance to ICD-10 coding guidelines.
• Logs diagnoses, procedures and other abstracting data on worksheet to input in the computer.
• Ensures data quality and optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment system.
• Acts as a resource person to hospital staff for coding and may provide education regarding coding changes/issues.
• Must be familiar with all charting and coding requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ records.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Participates in educational program and in-service meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Accepts and completes other duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains 92% coding accuracy.
• Completes annual education requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• The employee is required to comply with all PCI standards and other company policies and procedures for payment card acceptance and security

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community,

Qualifications

Education/Certification: High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Knowledge of diagnoses/procedures in accordance with ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines for acute care facilities. Must be RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA or CPC certified.

Experience: One year or more related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equipment/Technology: Ability to use abstracting and coding software, computer, fax machine.

Language/Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. The ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills

Mental Capabilities: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.