ED Outpatient Coder Perth Amboy, NJ
Location: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Description: OI Partners - Gateway International is hiring ED Outpatient Coder Perth Amboy, NJ right now, this vacancy will be situated in New Jersey. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. DESCRIPTION
Job Title: ED Outpatient Coder Perth Amboy, NJ
Gateway International is a full line Outplacement - Executive Coachi! ng - Assessment - Talent Management - HR Outsourcing organization, with 200 offices in 20 Countries.
This is a full time position is working for our client company in the Perth Amboy, NJ area.
Our client company is a hospital with 2 locations that is Licensed for 501 beds with a medical staff of more than 600, provides medical-surgical, maternity, pediatric, diagnostic imaging, laboratory and general and critical care, as well as adult behavioral health, emergency and interventional cardiac and same day surgery services.
I.SUMMARY
Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9 CM/ICD-10 CM and CPT-4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Under the direction of the director of Health Information Management, manager-Clinical Coding, or manager-Medical Records Services, accurately code outpatient (for example, diagnostic, therapeutic! , emergency department services, ambulatory surgery (same day ! surgery), and observation service encounters) conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Resolve error reports associated with billing process, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors. The ED Outpatient Coder reviews staff coding assignments for accuracy and assurance. The ED Outpatient Coder supports computer system when updates are required. The ED Outpatient Coder codes ED outpatient charts, which includes interpreting a patient's medical chart. These systems allow the data to be organized and easily accessible for patient history, services provided and for insurance and billing purposes. The coders assign and identify the information by using the accurate ICD-9-CM and CPT codes. Coders are responsible in making sure the assigned codes meet all federal, legal and insurance regulations to service payments are obtained! in a timely fashion. The ED Outpatient Coder assists Director in other HIM department activities/functions.
VI.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum successful completion of an AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent training acquired through, at least, two years of progressive on-the-job experience.
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P or certification status preferred.
- Standing, Pulling, Sitting, Hearing, Speaking, Visual Acuity, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Walking, Stooping, Carrying Ability, Extended Periods of sedentary position, Minimal Weight under 15 lbs., Manual Dexterity
- Normal working office
WORK LOCATION (Please check those that apply)
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Kitchen0
Laboratory0
Procedure/Testing Area
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Patie! nt Unit0
Shop0
Outdoors0
Radiology
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Other
! Please evaluate the items listed below based upon their frequency in relation to the following job description:
JOB TITLE: ER Outpatient Coder
CODE:
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Job Related Hazards:
0Fumes0Gases1High Places0Weather
2Dust0Boilers3Noise1Airborne Contaminants
0Mist0Exposure to Hazardous Substances
1Bloodborne Pathogens0Contaminated Equipment
Other
Physical Demands:
2Standing2Walking2Pushing0Climbing0Jumping
2Pulling0Kneeling3Sitting3Hearing1Crouching
0Crawling2Stooping1Balancing3Speaking3Visual Acuity
2Lifting2Manual Dexterity2Carrying Ability
2Repetitive Motion
3Minimal Weight (Under 15 lbs.)
1Moderate Weight (15 lbs. to 50 lbs.)
0Heavy Weights (Over 50 lbs.)
Other
Special Conditions:
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Machines1
Equipment0
Confined Places0
Temperature
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Oth! er
Safety Equipment:
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Gloves0
Mask0
Boots0
Eye Protection
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Company offers equal employment opportunity and treatment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected status.
Compensation: excellent benefits competitive salary and relocation
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No phone calls please. Reference Job Code Number: ED OC JN 1113-br
DUTIES
II.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 procedures.
- Identifies chargeable items for emergency department visits and enter into bi! lling system.
- Extracts required information from source docume! ntation and enters into encoder and abstracting system.
- Performs coding/abstracting/keying duties on a timely basis to comply with the hospitals benchmark: outpatient 7 days.
- Maintains and follow up system to ensure all ED records are coded.
- Abstracts and keys diagnostic/procedural/other patient and clinical data into the computerized patient information systems.
- Assists internal requestors with assignment of codes ADC information as necessary.
- Reviews daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements.
- Coordinates daily workflow of medical records, monitoring unbilled accounts report for outstanding un-coded accounts that must be coded and assigned to coding staff as necessary.
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adh! eres to official coding guidelines.
- Interacts with physicians to clarify and accurately document patient diagnostic and procedural information.
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to supervisor or department manager for resolution.
- Keeps current with Coding Clinic, CPT Assistance, HCFA updates and changes regarding coding, quality assurance, coding compliance and Joint Commission (TJC) requirements pertaining to chart documentation.
- Sequences diagnostic and procedural data according to acceptable coding practices, recognized coding guidelines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret general medical classifications for coding discharge data.
- Ensures timely record availability by meeting established coding and abstracting productivity standards.
- Independently conducts medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician! compliance with regulatory requirements i.e., Physician Review Project! , Confidentiality/Security of Systems.
- Maintains and complies with policies and procedures for confidentiality of all patient records.
- Demonstrates and understands the hospital's Coding Compliance Plan.
- Demonstrates knowledge of security of systems by not sharing computer logons.
- Consistently supports the precepts of corporate compliance and Principles of Responsibility
- Answers the telephone promptly and professionally.
- Acts as an expert resource.
- Maintains 95% or higher APC change in accuracy rate of APC based payors.
- Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of the Invision computer systems for correctly abstracting data and utilizes the Quadramed, Quantum System for correct code assignment.
- Attends educational seminars as required for CE's.
- Attends all required in-service sessions and Department meetings.
- Outpatient ED coders work in tandem with the emergency department sta! ff, ED physicians and ED physicians billing manager to assure proper flow of coding data, in efforts to assure compliance and Joint Commission requirements pertaining to documentation.
- Updates coding manuals as additions, deletions, and changes are received.
- Assists Patient Accounts Manager and staff with billing issues related to coding.
- Applies correct E/M level of care for emergency room patients.
- Provides training to the coding staff.
- Treats all people with dignity and respect, and shows compassion by proactively and promptly addressing their concerns.
- Shows respect for privacy by being mindful of environmental and voice level when relaying confidential information.
- Demonstrates respect and professionalism to all by appropriate dress (in accord with departmental policy), manner of speech, punctuality and preparedness for work.
- Demonstrates teamwork through respect and collaboration and displays an a! ctive awareness of department/unit goals.
- Takes initiative wit! hin work responsibilities, providing feedback or suggesting improvements that can make a difference for quality, safety or service excellence.
- Introduces self to others by providing role, department and experience or qualifications.
- Willingly accepts unavoidable irregularities in daily work schedule. Demonstrates flexibility by willingly accepting responsibility above the normal daily requirements and notifies manager when additional work can be assumed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
1.Essential Duties of a Position: The essential duties of a position are defined by ADA as job duties that are so fundamental to the position that the individual cannot do the job without being able to perform them. A function is considered to be essential if the performance of this function is the reason the job exists, there are a limited number ! of other employees who could perform the function, or if the function is specialized and the incumbent is hired on the basis of his or her skill/ability to perform the function.
2. Employer's Judgment: ADA gives consideration to the employer's judgment as to what functions of a
position are essential. A written job description is considered evidence of the essential duties of the position and should be developed before advertising or interviewing applicants for the position.
3. Reasonable Accommodation: ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless this would cause an undue hardship. The employee still has his or her responsibility to be able to perform the essential duties of the position. "Undue Hardship" means significant difficulty or expertise would be incurred and focuses on the resources and overall circumstances of the employer in t! erms of the cost or difficulty in providing a specific accommodation.
V. CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Attends and demonstrates compliance with required programs for Fire/Life Safety and
Electrical Safety; Corporate Compliance: COBRA/EMTALA; Standard and Transmission Precautions; OSHA/HCS/TB and Bloodborne Pathogens; Emergency Preparedness. Advance Directives and other department specific programs as documented on the Position Competency Record (department Red Book.
2.Demonstrates compliance with all elements of COMPANY Corporate Compliance Program and Confidentiality Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS
VI.JOB REQUIREMENTS:
1.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum successful completion of an AHIMA-approved Coding Certificate Program.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent training acquired through, at least, two years of progressive on-the-job experience.
- RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P or certification status preferred.
- Standing, Pulling, Sitting, Hearing, Speaking, Visual Acuity, Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Walking, Stooping, Carrying Ability, Extended Periods of sedentary position, Minimal Weight under 15 lbs., Manual Dexterity
- Normal working office
- Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM diagnoses and ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM/CPT-4 procedures.
- Identifies chargeable items for emergency department visits and enter into billing system.
- Extracts required information from source documentation and enters into encoder and abstracting system.
- Performs coding/abstracting/keying duties on a timely basis to comply with the hospitals benchmark: outpatient 7 days.
- Maintains and follow up system to ensure all ED records are coded.
- Abstracts and keys diagnostic/proc! edural/other patient and clinical data into the computerized patient in! formation systems.
- Assists internal requestors with assignment of codes ADC information as necessary.
- Reviews daily system-generated error reports to correct or complete missing data elements.
- Coordinates daily workflow of medical records, monitoring unbilled accounts report for outstanding un-coded accounts that must be coded and assigned to coding staff as necessary.
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce back-end billing errors.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Interacts with physicians to clarify and accurately document patient diagnostic and procedural information.
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to supervisor or department manager for resolution.
- Keeps current with Coding Clinic, CPT Assistanc! e, HCFA updates and changes regarding coding, quality assurance, coding compliance and Joint Commission (TJC) requirements pertaining to chart documentation.
- Sequences diagnostic and procedural data according to acceptable coding practices, recognized coding guidelines.
- Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret general medical classifications for coding discharge data.
- Ensures timely record availability by meeting established coding and abstracting productivity standards.
- Independently conducts medical record documentation auditing to monitor physician compliance with regulatory requirements i.e., Physician Review Project, Confidentiality/Security of Systems.
- Maintains and complies with policies and procedures for confidentiality of all patient records.
- Demonstrates and understands the hospital's Coding Compliance Plan.
- Demonstrates knowledge of security of systems by not sharing computer log! ons.
- Consistently supports the precepts of corporate complianc! e and Principles of Responsibility
- Answers the telephone promptly and professionally.
- Acts as an expert resource.
- Maintains 95% or higher APC change in accuracy rate of APC based payors.
- Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of the Invision computer systems for correctly abstracting data and utilizes the Quadramed, Quantum System for correct code assignment.
- Attends educational seminars as required for CE's.
- Attends all required in-service sessions and Department meetings.
- Outpatient ED coders work in tandem with the emergency department staff, ED physicians and ED physicians billing manager to assure proper flow of coding data, in efforts to assure compliance and Joint Commission requirements pertaining to documentation.
- Updates coding manuals as additions, deletions, and changes are received.
- Assists Patient Accounts Manager and staff with billing issues related to coding.
- Applie! s correct E/M level of care for emergency room patients.
- Provides training to the coding staff.
- Treats all people with dignity and respect, and shows compassion by proactively and promptly addressing their concerns.
- Shows respect for privacy by being mindful of environmental and voice level when relaying confidential information.
- Demonstrates respect and professionalism to all by appropriate dress (in accord with departmental policy), manner of speech, punctuality and preparedness for work.
- Demonstrates teamwork through respect and collaboration and displays an active awareness of department/unit goals.
- Takes initiative within work responsibilities, providing feedback or suggesting improvements that can make a difference for quality, safety or service excellence.
- Introduces self to others by providing role, department and experience or qualifications.
- Willingly accepts unavoidable irregularities in daily ! work schedule. Demonstrates flexibility by willingly accepting responsibility above the normal daily requirements and notifies manager when additional work can be assumed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
1.Essential Duties of a Position: The essential duties of a position are defined by ADA as job duties that are so fundamental to the position that the individual cannot do the job without being able to perform them. A function is considered to be essential if the performance of this function is the reason the job exists, there are a limited number of other employees who could perform the function, or if the function is specialized and the incumbent is hired on the basis of his or her skill/ability to perform the function.
2. Employer's Judgment: ADA gives consideration to the employer's judgment as to what functions of a
position are essential. A written job description is considered evidence of the ! essential duties of the position and should be developed before advertising or interviewing applicants for the position.
3. Reasonable Accommodation: ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment unless this would cause an undue hardship. The employee still has his or her responsibility to be able to perform the essential duties of the position. "Undue Hardship" means significant difficulty or expertise would be incurred and focuses on the resources and overall circumstances of the employer in terms of the cost or difficulty in providing a specific accommodation.
V. CORPORATE COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Attends and demonstrates compliance with required programs for Fire/Life Safety and
Electrical Safety; Corporate Compliance: COBRA/EMTALA; Standard and Transmission Precautions; OSHA/HCS/TB and Bloodborne Pathogens; Emergency Pre! paredness. Advance Directives and other department specific programs as! documented on the Position Competency Record (department Red Book.
2.Demonstrates compliance with all elements of COMPANY Corporate Compliance Program and Confidentiality Agreement.
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