PRN EKG Coder

Job Description: 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 providersEnsures adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and ProceduresReviews 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 in determining patient care issues as well as providing information to The Joint CommissionAccesses several systems via the computer to research the medical record when needed to complete the coding in a timely mannerTakes responsibility for accounts receivable by looking for lost documents to insure all encounters are coded, including the generation of appropriate queries, as neededResponsible for resolving any and all pre-bill edits, denials, etc for assigned accountsMaintains and disseminates up-to-date technical knowledge of legal and regulatory information from all appropriate jurisdictions concerning the given business areaParticipates in all departmental in-services and updates to stay current with the accepted coding guidelines and improve personal knowledge of medicine and treatmentCommunicates issues to the EW Clinical Coding Manager & Supervisor, as appropriateMust demonstrate knowledge of coding multiple areas of service and/or specialtiesMaintains at least a 95% accuracy rateMaintains average to high productivity based on PHS Productivity StandardsMaintains continuing education (CE) requirements per PHS policyRequirements: High school diploma/GED requiredMust 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 hireOne-three years experience as a coder requiredMust possess computer skills including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPointExperience with an encoder preferredExperience with an Electronic Medical Record preferredMust be able to use the internet and other electronic resources for the purpose of researchBenefits: medicaldentalvisionshort-term and long-term disabilitygroup term life insuranceother optional voluntary benefitsEmployee Wellness rewards program