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Facility: VIRTUAL-GA
Job Summary:
The IP Coder 3 position reports directly to the Supervisor of Coding. Key responsibilities of the role include: Reviewing documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information accurately and completely.Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Codes and abstracts medical records with a minimum of accuracy: - Accurately and completely assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS/CPT-4 HCPCS procedural codes to the greatest specificity, assigning the most accurate DRG/APC, when appropriate and in accordance with Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and Facility Coding Guidelines, as applicable - Accurately and completely abstracts all required patient demographic data into the EMR - Accurately assigns correct DRG/APC - Meets productivity standards - Queries providers, if needed to further clarify code Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: - Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days) - Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure cases are coded as close to goal date as possible - Completes assigned work by goal date - Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts Other task as assigned: - Serves as a mentor to new coders - Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues - If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned - Other tasks as assignedRequired Minimum Education:
High School Education Required or GED Required or equivalent Required and Completed anatomy and physiology course(s). RequiredRequired Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Preferred Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Preferred Cert Prof Coder - Hospital OP 1.00 Preferred Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Preferred Reg Health Information Tech 1.00 PreferredAdditional Licenses and Certifications:
AAPC Upon Hire PreferredRequired Minimum Experience:
Minimum 7 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience. RequiredRequired Minimum Skills:
Must have demonstrated maintenance of a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements in previous roles. Ability to work in a remote environment. Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use Microsoft (Excel, Word).Full Time
Hospital
$52k-68k (estimate)
04/12/2024
07/20/2024
wellstar.org
MARIETTA, GA
1,000 - 3,000
1993
NGO/NPO/NFP/Organization/Association
LINDA CLARK
$500M - $1B
Hospital
WellStar provides medical care systems and services.
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