Coder 1

Overview

Job Summary Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records. Abstracts information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statstical data. Perform daily feedback and education to providers , staff and patients of BMG.

Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities

• Codes diagnoses and procedures of records.
• Abstracts information by reviewing records for reimbursement, statistical purposes for the daily operations, medical staff , and regulatory agencies.
• Serves as a resource to physicians, physician office staff, clinical documentation specialists, case managers, etc
• Completes all requirements for assigned goals.
  
  

Specifications Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Up to one year prior experience in physician/professional outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding.

Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Associates Degree Preferred Associates Degree

Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Knowledge of medical terminology beneficial. ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS

Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic skills in verbal and written communication.

Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Certification in one of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialst Physician (CCSP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA, Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/CPCH, Certified Professional Coder Payer). COC/CPCH;CPC-P ;CCS-P;RHIT;RHIA;CPC;CCS

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships No

Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating Sedentary

Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste Or Smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Frequent

Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Anticipated