Inpatient Senior Coder HIMS Remote
Company: Banner Health
Location: Boise
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name: Coding-Acute
Care HospitalWork Shift: DayJob Category:Revenue CyclePrimary
Location Salary Range:$23.37/hr - $35.06/hr, based on education &
experienceIn accordance with Colorado's EPEWA Equal Pay
Transparency Rules.Health care is full of possibilities. Medical
Coders play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive the best at
Banner Health. If you're looking to leverage your abilities - you
belong at Banner Health. Banner Health is one of the largest,
nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading
nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we
serve. -As a Inpatient Senior Coder HIMS you will have the
remarkable opportunity to work remotely and still be part of an
engaged team who works hard every day to make healthcare easier, so
life can be better. - If you have three or more years of experience
providing coding services for a broad range of hospital and acute
care facilities, this could be the position for you! The hours are
flexible with some minor parameters. -Banner Acute Care positions
offer opportunities for growth both within the coding department,
including roles such as Coding Educator, Coding Quality Analyst and
supervisory/management opportunities. - Additionally, as part of
the Revenue Cycle team, there are opportunities within that team.
-Our remote coders -are required to live in one of the following
states: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Hawaii, -Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, -Michigan, Mississippi,
Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, -Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, -Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and WyomingWithin Banner
Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your
unique experience and expertise in support of a
nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and
rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your
background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology,
Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many
options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.POSITION
SUMMARYThis position provides coding and abstracting services for
the full range of hospital services and/or complex specialty
practice areas. Reviews diagnosis and diagnostic information and
codes and abstracts diagnoses and/or surgical procedures on all
inpatient, outpatient and emergency room records using ICD CM and
CPT 4 coding classification systems. Completes DRG and APC
assignments on inpatient or outpatient record as appropriate.
Ensures ethical and accurate coding in accordance with all
regulatory requirements and AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Analyzes medical information from medical records.
Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in
accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate
reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to
clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine
appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough,
timely and accurate assignments of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs,
APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.2. Abstracts clinical
diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent
information obtained from the medical record into the electronic
medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete
records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, point
of origin code, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending
physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists,
and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent
patient treatment information or documentation to coding quality
analysis, supervisor or individual department for
clarification/additional information for accurate code
assignment.3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For
all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding
rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state
Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the
Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing
Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable
professional standards.4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly
reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or
analysis purposes.5. Acts as a knowledge resource to clinical staff
in billing code matters. May provide leadership and training for
less experienced staff members.6. Works under general supervision
using specialized expertise in the subject matter. Works within a
set of defined rules. Refers complex matters to supervisor, lead,
or Coding Quality Analyst for interpretation of coding guidelines
and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations) for accurate assignment of
codes according to guidelines.Performs all functions according to
established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation
requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service
experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader
behaviors each and every day.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school
diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal
training in medical record keeping principles and practices,
anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard
nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an
Associate's degree in a health care field.Requires Certified Coding
Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified
Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) or Registered Health
Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information
Administration (RHIA) in an active status with the American Health
Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of
Professional Coders (AAPC).Must demonstrate a level of knowledge
and understanding of ICD and/or CPT coding principles as
recommended by the American Health Information Management
Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by
certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Requires three or more years of experience providing coding
services for a broad range of hospital and acute care facilities. .
Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy rate on the coding
test administered by the hiring facility according to
pre-established company standards.Must be able to work effectively
with common office software and coding software and abstracting
systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or
experience preferred.
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