Coding Analyst

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Coding Analyst to join their Health Information Management team. This full-time role involves coding pediatric medical records using ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess at least one year of hospital-based coding experience, preferably in pediatrics, and will play a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of medical records. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving patient care through precise coding and documentation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital-based coding experience required; pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coding guidelines and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and code pediatric medical records for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure all documented services are captured and coded appropriately.

Skills

ICD-10-CM Coding

CPT Coding

ICD-10-PCS Coding

HCPCS Coding

Pediatric Coding

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

DescriptionThe Coding Analyst reports to the Manager of Coding and will demonstrate expertise in the coding and analysis of pediatric medical records. The Coding Analyst is responsible to review, analyze, and code diagnostic and procedural information for technical or professional services that determine the care and treatment provided to the patient. The primary function of this position is to perform ICD-10-CM, CPT, ICD-10-PCS (IP tech/DRG) and HCPCS coding for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance payments. The coding function will ensure compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, regulations and accreditation guidelines.

QualificationsMinimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) And
Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year Hospital-based coding experience required; pediatric experience preferred. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Productivity and Accuracy

• Assign and sequence ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-PCS (IP tech/DRG) codes to diagnosis and operative procedures for documented information; assure the final diagnosis and operative procedures as stated by the physician are valid and complete; abstract all necessary information from health records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid conditions.

• Meet department accuracy and productivity standards for coding, abstracting, and record reconciliation activities.

• Abstract all necessary information and assign codes ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS/ICD-10-PCS (IP tech/DRG) , which most accurately describe each documented diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure according to established guidelines

Billing Documentation

• Identify services needing to be abstracted/coded by following prescribed procedures for the capture of inpatient and outpatient services; this may involve the use of admissions, transfer and discharge reports, appointment schedules, and/or surgical schedules.

• Abstract applicable clinical documentation (e.g. admit report, consultation report, progress note, surgical report, etc...) for purpose of determining the appropriate billing information (e.g. provider name, date of service, CPT code, ICD-10 code, modifier(s), etc...).

• Ensure that all documented services are captured and coded and that all coding work is performed in a manner consistent with applicable coding rules and conventions.

Verification

• Perform a comprehensive review of the record to assure the presence of all component parts such as: patient and record identification, signatures and dates where required and other necessary data in the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated by the nature of the treatment rendered.

• Analyze provider documentation to assure the appropriate Evaluation & Management (E & M) levels are assigned using the correct CPT code.

• Evaluate the record for documentation consistency and adequacy; ensure the final diagnosis accurately reflect the care and treatment rendered; review the records for compliance with established third party reimbursement agencies and special screening criteria.

• Determine the final diagnosis and procedures stated by the physician or other health care providers are valid and complete.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location:District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations:

Remote Work Location

111 Michigan Avenue NW

Washington20010

Job:Health Information Management and Coding

Organization:Finance

Position Status:R (Regular)-FT - Full-Time

Shift:Day

Work Schedule:8-5pm

Job Posting:Apr 7, 2025, 3:34:51 PM

Full-Time Salary Range:59155.2-98571.2