Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Clinical Coder (40 hours/week)
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Clinical Coder (40 hours/week) is a role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn Medicine is dedicated to a tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working for this academic medical center involves collaboration with clinical, technical, and business professionals across disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work? Responsibilities
Codes and abstracts information from inpatient and outpatient records by careful analysis and adherence to official coding guidelines to assure appropriate reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and accuracy for clinical care analysis and provider profiling. Demonstrates commitment to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Assigns codes based upon clinical coding guidelines. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedure codes with appropriate present on admission indicators to inpatient records, determining the appropriate MS-DRG based on diagnoses and procedure codes. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes and modifiers to outpatient accounts; applies drug administration charges and observation hour charges to applicable accounts based on clinical documentation and guidelines. Reviews and appropriately applies modifiers to the NCCI and OCE edits; abstracts required clinical and demographic data from records; participates in data quality peer review processes. Assists Patient Financial Services and physician offices with coding-related issues; completes daily productivity records and assists with inpatient case mix capture as needed. Qualifications
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent GED; formal education in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Certification requirement: CCS or CCS-P through AHIMA, or CPC or CPC-H through AAPC; if not certified, coding certification is required within three years of employment. Experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG assignment; experience in CPT-4 coding (student work experience acceptable). Some experience with encoding software is preferred. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help employees stay healthy, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Clinical Coder (40 hours/week) is a role at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn Medicine is dedicated to a tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in medicine. Working for this academic medical center involves collaboration with clinical, technical, and business professionals across disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life\'s work? Responsibilities
Codes and abstracts information from inpatient and outpatient records by careful analysis and adherence to official coding guidelines to assure appropriate reimbursement, compliance with regulations, and accuracy for clinical care analysis and provider profiling. Demonstrates commitment to the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Assigns codes based upon clinical coding guidelines. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and procedure codes with appropriate present on admission indicators to inpatient records, determining the appropriate MS-DRG based on diagnoses and procedure codes. Assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes and modifiers to outpatient accounts; applies drug administration charges and observation hour charges to applicable accounts based on clinical documentation and guidelines. Reviews and appropriately applies modifiers to the NCCI and OCE edits; abstracts required clinical and demographic data from records; participates in data quality peer review processes. Assists Patient Financial Services and physician offices with coding-related issues; completes daily productivity records and assists with inpatient case mix capture as needed. Qualifications
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent GED; formal education in ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4 coding, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Certification requirement: CCS or CCS-P through AHIMA, or CPC or CPC-H through AAPC; if not certified, coding certification is required within three years of employment. Experience in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG assignment; experience in CPT-4 coding (student work experience acceptable). Some experience with encoding software is preferred. Employment details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help employees stay healthy, including one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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