Health Information Coder - Inpatient
Location: , Vermont
Description: Fletcher Allen HealthCare is employing Health Information Coder - Inpatient right now, this occupation will be presented in Vermont. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Fletcher Allen Health Care, Vermont's academic medical center and founding member of the Fletcher Allen Partners health system, seeks a Health Information Coder - ! Inpatient. is Vermont's academic medical center. We are a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center serving a population of one million throughout Vermont and Northern New York. With almost 7,000 employees, we are the largest private employer in the state of Vermont.
The Opportunity: Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and pathology of disease processes while analyzing clinical documentation for inpatient and outpatient records for facility and/or professional services coding. May be assigned to work edit lists for accuracy of claims processing and data reporting. Applies knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT-4 nomenclatures and American Hospital Association, American Medical Association and applicable Federal and third party payer guidelines to accurately and compliantly determine principal and secondary ICD-9 diagnoses codes, principal and secondary ICD-9 procedure codes for all visits. Follows FAHC compliance and HIM coding compliance po! licies and by maintaining financial goals and meeting or excee! ding accuracy and productivity standards.
Utilizes various electronic information systems to accomplish coding including, Prism, 3M Coding and Reimbursement Systems, GE/HPA and BAR, TES, NCCI edit software, UB Master, and other clinical documentation systems or reference systems as deemed appropriate. Must have knowledge of charge master and charge maintenance. Effectively communicates with and acts as a resource to health care providers, department managers and staff to resolve documentation, charge or other issues as they arise to ensure accuracy of coding and reimbursement. HIM Coder may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary by the HIM Supervisor and or HIM Manager.
HIM Coder will adhere to the HIM Mission and Vision. All coders will continually seek to improve coding knowledge through various mediums including seminars, articles, networking, web access and other as available. This is a bargaining unit position. Education: Minimum: High school di! ploma.
College level Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology required. Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Allied Health or HIM preferred. Must have certification in one of the following areas or obtain certification within two years of the date of hire: CCA, CCS, CPC, CPC-A. RHIT or RHIA.
Certified clinical documentation specialist or and RN with CCS, CPC or CPC-H. Experience: Two years of university hospital facility and/or professional coding experience preferred. Experience with Inpatient Coding/DRG assignment preferred. Demonstrated ability to meet quality and productivity standards.
Coding or billing experience utilizing ICD-9-CM, CPT-4, HCPCS level II and/or experience performing clinical documentation reviews preferred. The Location: Our location in Burlington, Vermont offers a quality of life that is second to none. As one of the country's most livable small cities, and healthiest, Burlington offers a sophisticated arts scen! e and unlimited recreational opportunities. Fletcher Allen offers a com! prehensive benefits package.
Fletcher Allen proudly offers a non-smoking work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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This occupation will be started on: Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:05:08 GMT
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