Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
We`ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovateWe believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that mattersCome make a difference at ochsner health and discover your future today!
This job reviews and accurately codes and abstracts the most complex hospital services, in-patient procedures, overnight / multi-night stay services and all other complex medical servicesUtilizes appropriate coding guidelines to assign icd and cpt codes; conforms to applicable medicare, medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines to ensure receipt of accurate reimbursement; works in collaboration with the clinical documentation improvement team to ensure accurate drg assignment and works closely with management to resolve problems and meet deadlines.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and positionIt is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilitiesContents are subject to change at ochsner`s discretion.
Education
Required - high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred- completion of american health information management association (ahima) accredited coding program with certification.
Work experience
Required - 3 years coding experience
Certifications
Required - certification as a certified coding specialist (ccs), certified inpatient coder (cic), registered health information administrator (rhia), or a registered health information technician (rhit)
Knowledge skills and abilities (ksas)
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
Must be proficient with windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
Knowledge of icd-9-cm, icd-10, and coding principals.
Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and quality management skills.
Proven ability to code complicated inpatient cases.
Job duties
Accurately assigns icd-10 codes within the established coding guidelines, rules and regulationsTypes of coding may include but not limited to, coding of diagnoses and pcs procedures of complex hospital accounts performed in the inpatient setting, including both concurrent coding and coding of discharged accounts.
Ensures the data integrity of coded patient records by reviewing the medical documentation and validating that documentation is sufficient to support the assigned codes.
Acts as a resource by researching patient accounts in response to questions and/or errors.
Consistently complies with established department productivity and accuracy standards.
Collaborates with the cdi nurse to identify query opportunities for documentation improvement and to ensure accurate drg assignment.
Works in collaboration with team members and other departments to meet departmental monthly goals which may include one or more of the following: dnfb, pre-ar, denials and claim edits.
Verifies correct discharge disposition based on medical documentation.
Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work onlyThey are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skillsOther duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Complies with the ochsner health system compliance & privacy program and standards of conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and environmental demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Light work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objectsPhysical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary workEven though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated light work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligibleNote: the constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.
The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.
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