Medical Records Technician (Coder) - AuditorUS Department of Veterans Affairs • New York, New York, United States
Medical Records Technician (Coder) - Auditor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
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Utilize computer applications with varied functions to produce a wide range of reports, to abstract records, and review assigned codes. Perform audits of encounters to identify areas of noncompliance in coding. Facilitate improved overall quality, completeness, and accuracy of coded data. Works with staff to ensure that regulations are met or areas of weakness are identified and reported to appropriate supervisor for corrective action. Selects and assigns codes from the current version of several coding systems to include current versions of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and/or Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). Adheres to accepted coding practices, guidelines and conventions when choosing the most appropriate diagnosis, operation, procedure, ancillary, or Evaluation and Management code to ensure ethical, accurate, and complete coding. Searches the patient record to find documentation justifying code assignment based on an expanded knowledge of the organization and structure of the patient health record. Responsible for performing audits of coded data, developing criteria, collecting data, graphing and analyzing results, creating reports and communicating in writing and/or in person to appropriate leadership and groups. Maintains statistical database(s) to track the results and validate the program for identifying patterns and variations in coding practices with regular reports to the medical staff and management. Assists in the development of guidelines for data quality, consistency, and monitoring for compliance to improve the quality for clinical, financial, and administrative data to ensure that all coded data is fully documented and supported.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Please Note: This position is designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:30 am to 04:00 pm. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: This position is telework eligible but may be required to return to the office permanently at a later date. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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