REMOTE TEMPORARY Coding Specialist
Job Locations US-PA-West Reading Requisition ID 2021-36744 Hospital THMG Shift Day Department THMG Revenue Cycle Category Administrative/Clerical Hours per Pay Period 80 # of Openings 1 Position Type Temporary Full-Time Work Schedule Day shift- 8AM- 430pm or variation approved by manager
Responsibilities
The HIM Coding Specialist reviews the patient's medical record to assign the appropriate diagnoses codes, procedure codes, DRG/APC assignments. Follows all UHDDS, AHA, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. Assigns appropriate admission/discharge disposition, Present on Admission indicators and any additional required data elements. Contacts physicians as needed for clarification regarding the assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Specialist team to ensure appropriate clinical documentation within the patient's medical record to support the final coding process. Ensures established quality, productivity and process goals are met. Ensures compliance with Medicare and other required regulatory agency guidelines related to coding.
Qualifications
Education RequirementsBrandywine Hospital
West Reading Pennsylvania
United States
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REMOTE TEMPORARY Coding Specialist
Job Locations US-PA-West Reading Requisition ID 2021-36744 Hospital THMG Shift Day Department THMG Revenue Cycle Category Administrative/Clerical Hours per Pay Period 80 # of Openings 1 Position Type Temporary Full-Time Work Schedule Day shift- 8AM- 430pm or variation approved by manager
Responsibilities
The HIM Coding Specialist reviews the patient's medical record to assign the appropriate diagnoses codes, procedure codes, DRG/APC assignments. Follows all UHDDS, AHA, ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines. Assigns appropriate admission/discharge disposition, Present on Admission indicators and any additional required data elements. Contacts physicians as needed for clarification regarding the assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. Collaborates with the Clinical Documentation Specialist team to ensure appropriate clinical documentation within the patient's medical record to support the final coding process. Ensures established quality, productivity and process goals are met. Ensures compliance with Medicare and other required regulatory agency guidelines related to coding.
Qualifications
Education Requirements