What are the responsibilities and job description for the OP Coder position at CAMERON HEALTH?
Cameron Hospital is a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Health Information Management (HIM)
JOB TITLE: OP Coder
Location: Remote
SHIFT: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly, 1st Shift
Benefits: Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a professional who has a certification in medical coding that can assist us with coding medical documentation. To ensure success you need to make judicious decisions on which codes to assign in each instance, and function to a high level of accuracy.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Reviews and analyzes medical records and operative reports to accurately assign a procedure code (CPT or ICD-10-PCS) and diagnosis code (ICD-10-CM) according to CPT and ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.
- Reviews documentation for query opportunities to improve provider documentation.
- Maintains coding accuracy of 95% and productivity standards.
- Works in conjunction with the HIM Supervisor on follow-up and resolution of coding related denials.
Qualifications
Experience
- Two years of experience in acute care/outpatient hospital coding or Physician Professional Coding or equivalent experience
- Preferable surgical & OR Wound Care coding experience
Certifications
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or equivalent
Skills/Competencies
- Detail oriented
- Organizational skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Professionalism and confidentiality
- Computer Skills
Education
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology Curriculum