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.
















