Virtua Health
HIM Coder - Remote/Voorhees (Per Diem) CCS Required
Virtua Health, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States
Overview
HIM Coder - AHIMA certified (CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred) - Per Diem - Voorhees Join to apply for the HIM Coder role at
Virtua Health . Location and Employment Details
Location: Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Important Note
Please note all candidates must complete onsite testing in Marlton, NJ. Summary
Codes and abstracts hospital medical records (Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department) for diagnostic and procedural coding. Utilizes federal, state procedures/guidelines to assure accuracy of coding and abstracting and productivity standards. Collaborates with medical staff to clarify documentation. Maintains performance in accordance with corporate compliance requirements as pertains to the coding and abstracting of medical records, as well as DRG assignment. Position Responsibilities
Accurately reviews each record and knowledgeably utilizes ICD-9 and CPT-4 and encoder to accurately code all significant diagnoses and procedures according to AHA, AHIMA, UHDDS hospital specific guidelines and rules/conventions. Records coded include Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Sequences principal diagnosis and principal procedures according to documentation found in the medical records and UHDDS definitions. Utilizes ongoing knowledge and reference material regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments. Accurately utilizes written federal and state regulations and written guideline regarding definitions and prioritizing of abstract data elements to assure uniformity of database. Records abstracted include Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Verifies and/or abstracts required data into PC according to procedure. Utilizes equipment and processes appropriately, to ensure efficient coding and abstracting; utilizes the established downtime procedures as needed. Participates in maintaining DNFB and accounts receivable goal. Maintains department level competencies. Participates in performance improvement activities (Q-edit, PA/HIM/REG shared folder monitoring, DRG Assurance Program committee participation). Position Qualifications
Required / Experience Required Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent. Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy. Ability to make sound decisions. Demonstrate good communication and team work skills. Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred. Required Education High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required. Training/Certifications/Licensure Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience. AHIMA Certification: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT preferred. Compensation and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $27.80 - $43.12. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, life insurance and other benefits; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.
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HIM Coder - AHIMA certified (CCS, RHIT, or RHIA preferred) - Per Diem - Voorhees Join to apply for the HIM Coder role at
Virtua Health . Location and Employment Details
Location: Voorhees – 100 Bowman Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Important Note
Please note all candidates must complete onsite testing in Marlton, NJ. Summary
Codes and abstracts hospital medical records (Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department) for diagnostic and procedural coding. Utilizes federal, state procedures/guidelines to assure accuracy of coding and abstracting and productivity standards. Collaborates with medical staff to clarify documentation. Maintains performance in accordance with corporate compliance requirements as pertains to the coding and abstracting of medical records, as well as DRG assignment. Position Responsibilities
Accurately reviews each record and knowledgeably utilizes ICD-9 and CPT-4 and encoder to accurately code all significant diagnoses and procedures according to AHA, AHIMA, UHDDS hospital specific guidelines and rules/conventions. Records coded include Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Sequences principal diagnosis and principal procedures according to documentation found in the medical records and UHDDS definitions. Utilizes ongoing knowledge and reference material regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments. Accurately utilizes written federal and state regulations and written guideline regarding definitions and prioritizing of abstract data elements to assure uniformity of database. Records abstracted include Inpatients, Same Day Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Verifies and/or abstracts required data into PC according to procedure. Utilizes equipment and processes appropriately, to ensure efficient coding and abstracting; utilizes the established downtime procedures as needed. Participates in maintaining DNFB and accounts receivable goal. Maintains department level competencies. Participates in performance improvement activities (Q-edit, PA/HIM/REG shared folder monitoring, DRG Assurance Program committee participation). Position Qualifications
Required / Experience Required Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent. Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment. Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy. Ability to make sound decisions. Demonstrate good communication and team work skills. Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred. Required Education High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required. Training/Certifications/Licensure Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience. AHIMA Certification: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT preferred. Compensation and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $27.80 - $43.12. The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, life insurance and other benefits; tuition assistance; and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.
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