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Coder LeadCHI St Vincent HealthLittle Rock, ArkansasThe posted compensation range of $17.89 - $24.60 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.Requisition ID 2023-295833 Employment Type Full Time Department Cardiology Clinic Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (830a to 500pm) Remote No Category Medical CodingOverviewThe Coder Lead takes the leadership role, acting as trainer, resource and mentor for other coders and staff and coordinates the daily coding workflow in assignment of proper ICD-9/10 and CPT codes while monitoring and assessing the quality and production standards of coding staff. This position is typically responsible for the more complex coding. Ensures coding is in compliance with guidelines.CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter expert, providing direction to less experienced staff. Assist with the training of coders. Audit work, and provides feedback on areas of improvement.
Ensure acceptable productivity/quality rates as defined by coding policy.
Accurately abstract information from the medial records into the appropriate coding systems, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Respond to physician queries, and queries physicians as necessary for coding purposes.
Determine the most appropriate diagnosis after a thorough review of the medical records. Work closely with practice staff with regards to coding and assignment of a MS-DRGs (Diagnosis Related Group) and APCs (Ambulatory Payment Classification).
Code medical records using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding rules and guidelines. Ensure thorough and compliant coding to support patient records and submission of billing for payment.
Accurately sequence diagnostic and procedural codes according to organization specified procedures and assigns MSDRG/APC as appropriate. Provides codes various departments upon request.
Enter and validate charges using appropriate tools and validates diagnoses with the medical documentation provided.
Compare charges on accounts with the procedures coded and identifies any discrepancies. Notify Coding Manager of any discrepancies, and collaborates as needed to rectify the account.
Identifies trends and educational opportunities to ensure proper coding, documentation, and accuracy of billing within areas of responsibility/specialty.
Participate in special projects and/or completes other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation / Experience / Accreditation:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in related field preferred.
Five to seven years of physician coding experience required.
Previous Electronic Health Record experience preferred.
License / Certification:
Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as one of the following: Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), or Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P).
OR
Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders one of the following: Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed toa diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protectedby law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,pleaseclick here. (https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/35300/img/v10/EEOCKnowYourRightsEnglish.pdf)CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.
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