Review clinical documentation and diagnosis results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM and CPT4 codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance.
Under the direction of Health Information Management (HIM) or a HIM supervisor, accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters, including diagnostic, therapeutic, emergency department services, ambulatory surgery, observation services, and behavioral health encounters, in accordance with ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Resolve error reports associated with billing processes, identify and report error patterns, and assist in designing and implementing workflow changes to reduce billing errors.
Work Details
- Location: Olean General Hospital
- Department: OGH Health Information Management
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Shift: 1
- Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No
- On Call Required: No
- Rotation: No
Education and Credentials
- Associate's degree from an accredited institution, or education obtained through an accredited agency such as AHIMA or AAPC.
Experience
- Two years of progressive on-the-job experience.
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of confidentiality requirements
- Ability to operate a PC in a network environment
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, disease states/processes, and pharmaceuticals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
4 months ago