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Posted: 14-Sep-23
Location: Denver, Colorado
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R3079
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Department
HB & PB Coding ServicesJob SummaryUnder general supervision, reviews medical record documentation to abstract and assign diagnoses, procedures, and modifiers for statistical classification and reimbursement purposes. Performs various coding assignments under the direction of Coding Management. Provides feedback regarding documentation and coding issues. Utilizes software applications and coding references to perform coding related tasks. Additionally, assists in training, mentoring, and quality assurance of all coding levels as assigned or directed by Coding Management. Required to interact with providers and departments as needed. Demonstrates leadership and teambuilding skills.
Essential Functions:
- Meets or exceeds the minimum coding productivity standard for the type or coding performed. (10%)
- Production Logs - Submits a fully completed and accurate production log weekly in a timely manner. (10%)
- Meets or exceed the minimum coding accuracy rate of 95%. (10%)
- Meets or exceeds the minimum timeliness standard. (10%)
- Participates in coder and provider education including documentation improvement efforts for providers. Interacts with provider, nursing staff and departments as assigned. Assist in the training and quality assurance of all coding levels. (10%)
- Completes any required coding training or other assigned coding instruction. Participates in departmental coding and educational meetings and roundtables. Maintains current coding credential. (10%)
- Follows all departmental and DHHA procedures. Follows directions given by coding Management. (10%)
- Manages resources in a conservative, responsible and cost effective manner. (10%)
- Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities. (10%)
- Works as a member of a coding team for the successful benefit of the department and DHHA. Strives for strong unit cohesion by working well with other members of the team and performing tasks in a manner that maintains the unit cohesion. (10%)
Education:
- Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
Work Experience:
- Five years medical coding with multi-specialty experience or specialty certification Required and
- Two years' experience in an academic setting Required and
- Proficiency in all major specialties Required and
- Strong procedural coding Required and
- Experience reviewing medical record documentation Required
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Applies advanced knowledge of coding and compliance with a working knowledge of hospital based, teaching physician guidelines.
- Knowledge of encoder and data abstraction software.
- Strong knowledge of billing and reimbursement.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Able to think critically.
- Must be capable of reading and interpreting coding guidelines and making subsequent coding decisions.
- Knowledgeable in researching coding related topics and issues.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to give professional presentations.
- Ability to handle a fast paced environment and be a positive role model.
- Must pass a coding proficiency pre-hire test with 85% accuracy or higher.
- Good computer keyboarding skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Epic experience helpful.
- Encoder experience helpful.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$30.53 - $45.87 / hrBenefits
Competitive pay
Outstanding benefits
Education opportunities
Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
State-of-the-art facilities
Immediate retirement plan matching
Professional clinical advancement program
Participation in evidence-based projects
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
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