Coder IV Specialist - Professional Anesthesia and Gyn Oncology - Surgical

Work From HomeWork From Home Work From Home, Indiana 46544The Coder IV Specialist - Professional Anesthesia and Gyn Oncology - Surgical reviews electronic medical record documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on professional major surgical services. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.WHO WE AREWith 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTAccurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas: hospitalist rounds and office visits (with repetitive or non-invasive procedures).Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities to meet coding guidelines.Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers utilized in response to Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.Meets defined coding accuracy standards.Meets defined coding productivity standards.Remains current with coding and industry changes through participation in educational opportunities.Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association/American Association of Procedural Coders, and adheres to official coding guidelines.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED - RequiredAssociate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Information Management - Preferred4 years Coding - RequiredAnesthesia/GYN Oncology Experience - Required Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required orCertified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Require or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) - Required orRegistered Health Information Technician(RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferredor Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) within 180 days - Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:Never or RarelyJOB RANGE:Coder IV Spcl Professional Specialty Svcs Surgical $20.13-$29.95INCENTIVE:Not ApplicableEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org. Originally posted on Himalayas