Hospital Coder II – Telework or On
Hospital Coder II - Telework or On-Site
Hospital Coder II - Telework or On-Site Date: Dec 24, 2011 Location: Telework/Telecommute Job Posting Number: 6048BR Job Posting Title: Hospital Coder II - Telework or On-Site Job Posting Category: Accounting/Billing/Finance Business Professional Office/Secretarial/Clerical Support Work Site: Telework/Telecommute Building: Telework/Telecommute Department: Coding Operations Job Description: Positions are available either as Telework or on-site at Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ, Jacksonville, FL, or Rochester, MN. Demonstrates expert job knowledge and applies current coding and billing regulations, policies, processes and procedures with effective decision-making and problem solving skills. Abstracts data in compliance with national, regional, and local policies, and interprets and reviews medical record documentation to assign accurate ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes and MS-DRG for hospital inpatient cases, as well as ICD-9 diagnosis and/or procedure codes for clinic and hospital outpatient services associated with the patient visit. Clarifies physician documentation as appropriate. Understands and applies medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, surgical technology, pharmacology, and disease processes. Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, CMS guidelines and other resources as applicable. May provide education and support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and coding of services to achieve accurate billing. Clarifies physician documentation by utilizing facility established query process. Meets established coding and abstracting quality and productivity standards. May provide training and/or quality support as directed. Is flexible and willing to adapt to changes in the work environment. Maintains effective and professional communication skills. Demonstrates excellent customer service. Contributes to a positive departmental image by exhibiting professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect. Practices continuous improvement. Is proficient in navigating the electronic medical record and all supporting information management and billing systems. Hourly rates are based on regional markets, with the minimum and maximum rates defined as follows: North Central - $20.67-$31.00 Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio Northeast - $23.95-$35.94 Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. Southeast - $20.67-$31.00 Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida South Central - $23.25-$34.89 Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana West Coast - $26.96-$40.45 Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada, Alaska, Hawaii