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Description
HSC Coder III (Work From Home)(
Job Number:
25773-59050)
Work Location
: United States-Florida-Palm Harbor-HSC - Tampa Bay
Schedule
: Full-time
Description
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - Reviews medical record documentation to select and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnosis, and ICD-9-CMprocedure codes. Applies all appropriate coding guidelines and criteria for code selections. Adheres to Company and HSC Coding Compliance policies and procedures for the assignment of complete, accurate, timely, and consistent codes for diagnoses and procedures.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
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Codes inpatient records for multiple facilities
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Codes an average of 5 inpatient records per hour with 95% accuracy
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Initiates physician queries in compliance with Company and HSC policy where appropriate
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Reviews all official data quality standards, coding guidelines, Company policies and procedures, and clinical/medical resources to assure coding knowledge and skills remain current
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Meets all educational requirements as stated in current Company and HSC policy
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Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophy and Mission and Value Statement
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
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Coding Technical skills- regulatory coding (ICD-9-CMand MS-DRGs) and associated reimbursement knowledge
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Communication - communicates clearly and concisely
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Customer orientation - establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
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Analytical skills - effective evaluation, synthesis and use of information gathered
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Initiative - independently takes prompt proactive steps toward problem resolution
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Organization - establishing courses of action to ensure that work is completed efficiently; proactively prioritizes assignments and keen ability to multi-task
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Policies & Procedures - articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems
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PC skills - demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and others as required
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Quality Orientation - accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
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Work Independently - is self-supporting; not needing to rely on others to complete a job
EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT preferred. Equivalent work experience equally considered.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital inpatient coding required, 3 years strongly preferred.
CERTIFICATE/LICENSE - RHIT, RHIA, CCS, or CCA preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS - Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 25 pounds occasionally. Work is performed in an office environment. Work may be stressful at times. Contact may involve dealing with angry or upset people. Staff must remain flexible and available to provide staffing assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations.
Details:
Job Id:
33343183
Posted / Updated:
2/28/2012 3:46:32 AM
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