PT 0.6 Coder

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley seeks a skilled Health Information Management coder with expertise in ICD-9-CM and CPT4, and a CCS/CIRCC/CPC designation or eligibility. The role focuses on coding diagnoses and procedures, abstracting data for OSHPD, and supporting research and audits.

Minimum three years of prior coding experience required. Base pay starts at a competitive hourly rate, with ongoing education and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• RHIA/RHIT/CCS certification or eligible required
• Accredited courses in Medical Terminology and Physiology and Anatomy required
• Coding with ICD-9-CM and CPT4 and OSHPD guidelines experience required

Responsibilities

• Code principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures per ICD-9-CM and CPT4
• Assign CPT4 codes for Medicare/Medi-Cal charts
• Abstract data elements for OSHPD and research
• Maintain production tallies and weekly reports
• Participate in quality improvement and training
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of medical records

Skills

ICD-9-CM coding

CPT4 coding

Medical terminology

Education

RHIA/RHIT/CCS

Medical Terminology

Physiology & Anatomy

Tools

3M encoder

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This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

A Brief Overview

Assumes responsibility for accurately coding and abstracting medical records of discharged patients for reimbursement purposes and to establish statistical indices and data sources used for research studies, surveys, and medical audits and special reports. Responsible for evaluating information in the medical record for completeness, consistency and accuracy. Has working knowledge of all work aspects of the Health Information Management Department and its Responsibilities. Required to have technical, in-depth understanding of the substantive contents of the medial record including a comprehensive grasp of a wide variety of specialized medical terminology, testing and treatment relationships and sequences and detailed knowledge and skill in the current version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) and CPT4 coding systems and structure.

Locations

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

What You Will Do

• Codes a wide variety of principal and secondary diagnoses and
• procedures according to the latest adaptation of the International
• Classification of Diseases (ICD-9-CM) and CPT4 coding and according to official coding guidelines and UHDDS definitions.
• Relies of knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology in searching the medical chart in order to complete properly sequence the coding of diagnoses and procedures and to determine proper codes for diagnoses and procedures not clearly listed in the ICD-9-CM code books.
• Assigns CPT4 procedure codes on appropriate Medicare and Medi-Cal inpatient charts and outpatient charts.
• Abstracts data elements on-line according to department guidelines, abstracting requirements, hospital and department needs.
• Abstracts pertinent data from medical charts according to criteria established by the office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Medical Staff for individual physicians for various studies.
• Abstracts information from medical charts for statistical indexing and preparation of summary reports to various agencies.
• Maintains a tally of work production and submits weekly reports to supervisor
• Accepts responsibility for performing special studies and related tasks as delegated by the Supervisor.
• Assists in continually upgrading the Quality Improvement efforts of the Health Information Management Department by identifying discrepancies found in work procedures, participating in problem solving methods and cooperating in the implementation of corrective action, if necessary.
• Participates in departmental programs for continuing education, health and safety programs and fire safety plans.
• Performs other related duties as requested by Supervisor.
• Consistently demonstrates a team player attitude.
• Maintains harmonious working relationships within the department and outside the department, including interaction with the Medical Staff.
• Works efficiently and effectively throughout the workday.
• Attendance: No more than 3 unscheduled PTO requests within a 6 month period. Less than 3 request to leave early or come in late within a 6 month period.

Education Qualifications

• Credentials (or eligible) as RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) with successful completion of accredited course in coding with ICD-9-CM and CPT4 coding systems Required
• Successful completion of accredited courses in Medical Terminology and Physiology and Anatomy and disease processes Required

Experience Qualifications

• Three (3) years previous experience Required

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• LEVEL REQUIREMETNS:
• Demonstrates ability and proficiency to be productive while maintaining a high level of accuracy in coding with ICD-9 CM and CPT4 systems and in abstracting information
• Expanded knowledge and ability to support multiple departments (i.e. CCL, GI, OR)
• Educates providers and staff on documentation requirements
• Precepts new staff and physicians on documentation requirements
• Supports two (2) or more service lines
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
• CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CIRCC (Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder) or CPC (Certified Professional Coder)
• Successful completion of ICD - 9 CM (or most current) and CPT 4 coding systems
• Successful completion of accredited courses in Medical Terminology, physiology, anatomy and diseases processes
• Successful completion coding test at a minimal level of 90%
• Knowledge and experience in use of 3M encoder preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• CCS - Certified Coding Specialist required and
• CPC and/or CCSP - Certified Professional Coder or
• ICD10 CERTIFICATION

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Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $39.56 - $49.45 per hour. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.