Wood County Hospital
Certified Coding Specialist / Health Information Management Serivices / Per Diem
Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green, Ohio, us, 43403
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Certified Coding Specialist / Health Information Management Services / Per Diem
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Wood County Hospital
Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.
Major Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews physician documentation and applies the corresponding ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, Evaluation and Management and HCPCS codes. Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedural, treatment codes for designated patients types including inpatient, surgical, observation, outpatient, outpatient surgery, outpatient therapy, ancillary and emergency department records to support statistics, research, education, and reimbursement. Applies LCD and NCD rules and guidelines. Researches and resolves claim denials.
Assists physicians and other staff members with questions concerning the coding and/or documentation requirements for appropriate coding and reimbursement. Serves as a coding expert for documentation requirements that support patient care and reimbursement, e.g., case mix, etc.
Utilizes electronic health record and billing systems as well as third-party websites to obtain medical policies to determine charge capture integrity. Ability to research payor contracts, coding and medical necessity guidelines and respond to claim denials and audit inquiries.
Records, tracks and follows up on resubmitted claims in the claims processing system. Manages all electronic medical record documentation review and analysis, able to generate reports or utilize other tools within the EHR to assist with processing.
Participates in required orientation and training programs as required. Assists in training and educating new and current staff.
Maintains current knowledge and skills through reading and utilizing coding resources. Attends and participates in coding education programs, webinars, workshops, etc.
Reviews and responds timely and professionally to edit modifications, follow up requests as well as audit inquiries. Cooperates with monitoring, audit functions and investigations for compliance and accurate coding assessments.
Education Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Association of Coding Professionals (AAPC) recognized national examination leading to the achievement of a professional credential of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required or able to obtain within 1 year.
Experience
At least one year of work experience in a healthcare setting; previous hospital, office or ambulatory coding experience, required
One-year coding experience required, including education and training.
Benefit Summary
Great health, dental and vision plans
Competitive wages
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Generous short term and long-term disability plans
Employer-matched 403(b)
Employer-sponsored cash balance pension plan.
Vacation and Holiday time.
Generous tuition reimbursement
And a lot more!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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Certified Coding Specialist / Health Information Management Services / Per Diem
role at
Wood County Hospital
Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference.
Major Tasks, Duties And Responsibilities
Reviews physician documentation and applies the corresponding ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, Evaluation and Management and HCPCS codes. Accurately assigns diagnosis and procedural, treatment codes for designated patients types including inpatient, surgical, observation, outpatient, outpatient surgery, outpatient therapy, ancillary and emergency department records to support statistics, research, education, and reimbursement. Applies LCD and NCD rules and guidelines. Researches and resolves claim denials.
Assists physicians and other staff members with questions concerning the coding and/or documentation requirements for appropriate coding and reimbursement. Serves as a coding expert for documentation requirements that support patient care and reimbursement, e.g., case mix, etc.
Utilizes electronic health record and billing systems as well as third-party websites to obtain medical policies to determine charge capture integrity. Ability to research payor contracts, coding and medical necessity guidelines and respond to claim denials and audit inquiries.
Records, tracks and follows up on resubmitted claims in the claims processing system. Manages all electronic medical record documentation review and analysis, able to generate reports or utilize other tools within the EHR to assist with processing.
Participates in required orientation and training programs as required. Assists in training and educating new and current staff.
Maintains current knowledge and skills through reading and utilizing coding resources. Attends and participates in coding education programs, webinars, workshops, etc.
Reviews and responds timely and professionally to edit modifications, follow up requests as well as audit inquiries. Cooperates with monitoring, audit functions and investigations for compliance and accurate coding assessments.
Education Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Association of Coding Professionals (AAPC) recognized national examination leading to the achievement of a professional credential of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) required or able to obtain within 1 year.
Experience
At least one year of work experience in a healthcare setting; previous hospital, office or ambulatory coding experience, required
One-year coding experience required, including education and training.
Benefit Summary
Great health, dental and vision plans
Competitive wages
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Generous short term and long-term disability plans
Employer-matched 403(b)
Employer-sponsored cash balance pension plan.
Vacation and Holiday time.
Generous tuition reimbursement
And a lot more!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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