PRN IP Facility PCS/ICD Coder

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Remote PRN IP Facility PCS/ICD coder coding hospital records for Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Responsible for accurate coding and adherence to Federal regulations in medical records.

Responsibilities:

  • Codes more than one of the following: inpatient and/or outpatient hospital records, ED records, Home Health & Hospice records and/or professional fee services for PMG specialty providers for the purpose of reimbursement, research and in compliance with Federal regulation according to diagnosis, operation and procedure using the ICD-9/10 CM and CPT-4 classification system.
  • Ensures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Reviews patients' entire current medical record, assigning appropriate codes including CPT, ICD and MS-DRG (as defined by UHDDS guidelines and CMS).
  • Abstracts data essential to the QI department.
  • Accesses several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely manner.
  • Takes responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to ensure all encounters are coded.
  • Resolves any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc for assigned accounts.
  • Maintains and disseminates up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information.
  • Participates in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with accepted coding guidelines.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Must have any one of the following coding certifications at time of hire: HCS-D, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-H or CPC, or RHIT/RHIA with achievement of one of the coding credentials above within one year of hire.
  • One-three years experience as a coder required.
  • Must possess computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Experience with an encoder preferred.
  • Experience with an Electronic Medical Record preferred.
  • Must be able to use the internet and other electronic resources for the purpose of research.

Benefits:

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short-term and long-term disability
  • group term life insurance
  • other optional voluntary benefits
  • Wellness Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program designed to enhance health and activate well-being.
  • Earn gift cards and more by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinars, preventive screenings and more.