Senior Coding SpecialistChesapeake Regional Medical Center • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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Senior Coding Specialist

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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SummaryThe Senior Coding Specialist is responsible for accurately assigning and sequencing ICD diagnostic and procedural codes and/or CPT procedural codes to inpatient and outpatient records.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThese duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.Code diagnostic and procedural information from the record using ICD and CPT/HCPCS classification systems Utilize a computerized encoding system to facilitate accurate coding Sequence diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD, Uniform Hospital Data Set, Medicare, Medicaid, and other fiscal Intermediary guidelines Work cooperatively with the medical staff and other healthcare professionals in obtaining documentation to complete medical records and ensure quality coding Select the DRG for each inpatient discharge and APC for each outpatient visit, ensuring coding compliance based on approved coding guidelines and conventions Abstract medical data from the record to complete a discharge abstract on each inpatient, ambulatory surgery, emergency room, outpatient, and ancillary visit, completing and verifying diagnostic and demographic information Enter patient information into computerized inpatient and outpatient medical record databases Ensure the accuracy and integrity of medical record abstract data prior to billing interface and claims submission Routinely code inpatient records to meet productivity and quality standards for inpatient coding Code outpatient, emergency department, and outpatient diagnostic records as determined by Coding Operations Manager Consistently maintain established productivity requirements and maintain a 96% or greater accuracy rate Communicate and advise the Patient Accounts on coding and DRG/APC assignment and submission Assist the Coding Compliance Specialist and/or Coding Operations Manager as needed Fill-in for the Coding Compliance Specialist and/or Coding Operations Manager as needed Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary Summary of Other Job Duties and ExpectationsAdhere to the Service Excellence Standards and Expectations at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Exhibit excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers Exhibit courteous communication skills and an ability to work with others, exercising good judgment in performance of job duties Demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect to others in adherence of the hospital's philosophy and policy for promoting positive work and customer environments Work as a team to continuously improve work quality Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work schedules when it is necessary to ensure patient care Present self in a positive manner as reflected by personal attire, etiquette, and behavior
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesReports to: HIM Coding Operations ManagerSupervises: N/AResponsibilities: N/AQualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and ExperienceMinimum Required Education: Completion of a Health Information Management program with AHIMA approval status or coding program with AAPCPreferred Education: N/AExperience: 4+ years recent experience coding in an acute hospital setting required; coding ability will need to be demonstrated via a skills assessmentCertificates, Licenses, RegistrationsCertification in RHIA or RHIT and CCS or CIC is required. In addition, also prefer outpatient coding certifications through AHIMA and AAPC.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

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