What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICIAN CODING ABSTRACTOR- FULL TIME position at Meadville Medical Center?
JOB SUMMARY
Assign charge, CPT, diagnosis and procedure codes based on documentation present on records for correct reimbursement and statistical databases.
JOB DUTIES
Assign CPT/HCPC and associated charge according to the documentation.
Abstract accounts to comply with coding rules and apply any procedures that are part of PH4.
Enters codes into Meditech and completes abstract to forward information to billing.
Uses coding rules, regulations and principals as they pertain to the documentation present and guidelines for coding as they exist and are updated.
Uses both diagnosis and procedural coding systems to assign codes as appropriate.
Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as scheduled.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school graduate and equivalent secondary education skills. Must be graduate of a health Information Technology program or Certification by AHIMA/AAPC or have equivalent experience coding in a hospital or physician office for three years or more.
Graduate of Health Information Technology program preferred.
Coding experience required as above. Experience with Meditech, 3M and Microsoft Word preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Primarily in an office setting. May be required to be in various hospital departments. May need to work under stressful situations with frequent interruptions. May need to work with physicians on documentation concerns and coding guidelines.
DISCLOSURE
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MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.
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