Coder HIMS
Location: Ogallala Nebraska
Description: Banner Health- Ogallala Community Hospital is presently looking of Coder HIMS right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nebraska. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Post by Jobing - Location: USâ€"NEâ€"Ogallala Posted Date: 8/6/2012 Shift: Day Category: Support Services â€" Positions Department: .. Facility: Position Type: Fullâ€"Timeâ€"FA Shift Hours: 40 Hours Per Week: 40 Internal Code A: .. New Grad: No Internal Code B: CRITICND Overview: About Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala Community Hospital combines tradition and technology in the charming small town of Ogallala, Neb. Our 18â€"bed facility is at the heart of a wellâ€"integrated, total care system from primary care to specialty care and is committed to meeting the health care needs of western Nebraska.
Serving a patient population from newborns through geriatric patients, we operate a very busy outpatient clinic as well as a specialty clinic with a variety of visiting specialists, including cardiology, urology, OB/GYN, podiatry, ENT and ophthalmology. Our commitment to compassionate, innovative patient care is evidenced in our receiving the Recognition of Quality Award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska in 2007, 2008 and 2009. We also provide a uniquely rewarding lifestyle for healthcare professionals. In fact, we are located just a few miles from the shore of beautiful Lake McConaughy, Nebraska's largest body of water.
With more than 100 miles of shoreline and white sand beaches you'll enjoy recreational opportunities for all seasons. About Banner Health Banner Health was selected as one of the Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare by Health Leaders Media and is one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the nation according to SDI. We encouraged you to read more information about Banner Health and recommend the following options: *Why Banner Health? *Banner Health Benefits *Banner Health Careers Job Summary: Evaluates medical records, provides clinical abstracts and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.
Essential Functions * 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, MSâ€"DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.
- 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/documentation to coding quality analysis, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment. * Provides quality assurance for medical records.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a high school degree or equivalent and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course 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 related health care field. Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and 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. Six months providing coding services within a broad range of health care facilities. Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy rate on the coding test administered by the hiring facility according to preâ€"established company standards.
Must be able to work effectively with common office software and coding software and abstracting systems. Preferred Qualifications Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in an active status with American Health Information Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of certification/degree. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:55:41 GMT