Health Information Services Coder - Full Time

Office Park5101 Office Park DriveBakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, V

ision and Life Insurance

Zusammenfassung

Kern Medical is seeking a Health Information Services Coder I/II (Full Time) to accurately code and abstract patient records using ICD/CPT conventions. The role supports OSHPD reporting, DRG determination, and data compilation for hospital reporting. Training junior coders is included.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package with retirement plan contributions and paid holidays. Join a teaching hospital with a large patient base and diverse case mix.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT coding guidelines.
• Familiarity with UHDDS and OSHPD reporting.
• Ability to abstract and code from medical records accurately.
• Experience training less experienced coders.
• Maintains knowledge of coding standards and ethics.

Aufgaben

• Code and abstract routine to complex patient medical records using ICD and CPT.
• Assist with OSHPD reporting to ensure proper reimbursement.
• Compile hospital statistics data for reporting.
• Train less experienced coders.
• Review documentation and DRG assignments for billing requests.
• Respond to requests regarding DRG and coding questions.

Kenntnisse

ICD/CPT coding

DRG identification

OSHPD reporting

Medical terminology

Training others

Ausbildung

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Medical coding certificate program

One year coding experience

Jobbeschreibung

Kern Medical

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Kern Medical strives to recruit the highest quality candidates, resulting in a high performance workforce that consistently delivers quality patient care.

Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as:

• New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan.
• A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

Job Description: Health Information Services Coder I/II - Full Time

Compensation

The estimated pay for this position is $23.8776 to $38.2097 per hour. The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base=$-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees' Retirement Plan.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Level I:

Essential Functions:

• Codes and abstracts routine to complex patient medical record information according to the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification Systems (ICD) and the current procedure terminology (CPT) Manual and coding conventions and guidelines as established by the Coding Clinic and Office of Statewide Planning Health Department (OSHPD) reporting requirements.
• Assists with statewide Office of Statewide Health Planning Department (OSHPD) reporting by determining accurate identification of the Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) for proper reimbursement.
• Assists in compiling statistical data for hospital reporting.
• Assists in training less experienced coders.
• Reviews medical record documentation/information and verifies coding and DRG assignments in response to billing requests.
• Responds to authorized requests from agencies, administration and individuals regarding DRG, coding questions or concerns. Maintains a working knowledge of current guidelines and regulations affecting code assignments through continuing education sessions and approved references such as journals, workshops and teleconferences.
• Performs other job related duties as required.

Level II:

Essential Functions:

• Codes and abstracts complex patient medical record information according to the International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification Systems (ICD) and the current procedure terminology (CPT) Manual and coding conventions and guidelines as established by the Coding Clinic and Office of Statewide Planning Health Department (OSHPD) reporting requirements.
• Assists with statewide Office of Statewide Health Planning Department (OSHPD) reporting by determining accurate identification of the Diagnostic Related Group (DRG) for proper reimbursement.
• Assists in compiling statistical data for hospital reporting.
• Assists in training less experienced coders.
• Reviews medical record documentation/information and verifies coding and DRG assignments in response to billing requests.
• Responds to authorized requests from agencies, administration and individuals regarding DRG, coding questions or concerns.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current guidelines and regulations affecting code assignments through continuing education sessions and approved references such as journals, workshops and teleconferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Employment Standards:

Level I: One year of diagnostic and procedure coding experience in a hospital, health care facility, or physician's office.

OR Completion of a medical coding program whereby the necessary skills were obtained to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Level II: Three years of diagnostic and procedure coding experience in a hospital, health care facility or physician's office.

OR Current registration as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) by the American Health Information Management Association.

Knowledge of:

Standards and regulations pertaining to the maintenance of patient medical records; medical records coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology and study of diseases; health information systems for computer application to medical records.

Ability to:

Utilize the ICD classification system to code medical record entries; abstract information from medical records; read medical record notes and reports; set accurate Diagnostic Related Groups; comply with the American Health Information Management Associate's Code of Ethics and Standards of Ethical Coding and applicable Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) standards; use computers and various software to accomplish work.

Supplemental:

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

All Kern County employees are designated "Disaster Service Workers" through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec.3100-3109 and Ordinance Code Title 2-Administration, Ch. 2.66 Emergency Services). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following a significant emergency or disaster.

If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

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