Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions, following hospital and PAM Health system procedures. ICD-10-CM coding should accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and severity of illness.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education and training
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Coding, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology courses preferred
- One of the following certifications preferred:
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Coding Specialist-Physician based (CCS-P)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Nurse (RN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with ICD-9-CM coding background
- Experience as a coder and currently pursuing one of the listed credentials will be considered
Experience and skills
- Minimum of 2 years of coding experience preferred
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and laboratory terminology
- Ability to stay current with coding changes and official coding guidelines
- Ability to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes using the 3M coding application
- Familiarity with Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI) preferred
- Accurate data entry and computer skills
- Strong communication skills with customers, families, staff, management, physicians, and the general public
- Ability to work independently, follow directions accurately and timely, and handle repetitive detail-oriented work
- Understanding of HIPAA regulations
- Familiarity with TJC and state regulations, along with legal aspects of the medical record
Benefits & Perks
Benefits and perks
- Medical benefits with EPO/HDHP/HSA options, including prescription coverage, Rx 'n Go, and Teladoc
- Dental and vision benefits
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal, and financial services
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
- Life and disability insurance
- Education and in-service opportunities, including continuing education and tuition assistance
- Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance
- Discounts for auto, home, cell phone, and gym memberships
- Personal travel discounts
- Employee bonus referral program
- 401(k) with discretionary employer match
- Generous paid benefit time
Location
Plano, Texas, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
4 weeks ago
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