Hospital Coding Spec II - Cancer Center/Infusion

WVU Medicine; Indian Trail (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Health System is seeking a certified hospital coder to join our HIM Coding Analysis team. The role focuses on accurately coding outpatient encounters by assigning ICD-10, CPT codes and modifiers based on medical record documentation.

You will review documentation from hospital accounts, ensure timely charging and abstraction, and maintain knowledge through in-services and seminars. This non-management position requires 2 years of hospital coding experience and AHIMA/AAPC

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current HIM or Coding Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
• Two years of hospital coding experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets medical record documentation to identify diagnoses/procedures and assigns ICD-10, CPT, or modifiers.
• Assigns hospital codes to ED, OBS, SDC, and other classes.
• Ensures timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts for assigned areas.
• Maintains coding knowledge through in-services, seminars, and updates to coding manuals.
• Ensures data accuracy for a clean bill.
• Contacts physicians or staff to obtain information necessary for accurate coding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Decision making

Prioritization

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma

AHIMA Certification

AAPC Certification

Job description

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To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance and charging with the various coding guidelines and regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment. Responsible for the coding of moderately complex patient classes i.e. ED, observations, same day care, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current HIM or Coding Certification through ONE of the following:
• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Experience

• Two (2) years of hospital coding experience.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program OR Medical Coding Certification Program.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all hospital accounts in order to identify all diagnosis and procedures that affect the current outpatient encounter and assigns the appropriate ICD-10, CPT, or modifier codes for each diagnosis and procedure that is identified. Codes moderately complex patient classes.
• Assigns hospital codes to a variety of patient classes (i.e. ED, OBS, SDC, etc.).
• Assures that quality and timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts are completed daily for assigned specialty areas.
• Maintains and enhances current levels of coding knowledge through quality review, attendance and participation at clinical in-services and coding seminars, internal meetings, study of circulating reference materials, and inclusion of updates to coding manuals.
• Assures the accuracy, quality, and timely review of data needed to obtain a clean bill.
• Contacts physicians or any persons necessary to obtain information required for to accurately code assignments. Works and communicates with other offices in any manner necessary to facilitate the billing process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity within the normal range.
• Must have manual dexterity needed to operate computer and office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Standard office environment.
• Visual strain may be encountered in viewing computer screens, spreadsheets, and other written material.
• May require travel.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions.
• Must possess independent decision-making ability.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize job duties.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.
• Must be able to adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Must be able to organize and complete assigned tasks.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center

548 SYSTEM HIM Coding Analysis