Pro-Fee Coder | Medical Records

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a Pro Fee Coder to join our collaborative team at Memorial Health!

What You'll Do

• Accurately codes/audits physician office accounts (E&M, diagnosis and procedure) utilizing appropriate coding manuals and/or encoder; adheres to official coding guidelines as published by the American Hospital Association and the American Medical Association, and to H.I.M. Standards of Conduct within the Coding Compliance Plan for coding, with the intent to promote quality documentation to support the appropriate use of codes for correct reimbursement. Coder will utilize appropriate code manuals and/or encoder to select accurate codes; demonstrates knowledge of current developments in coding field to maintain proficiency in job performance; communicates with medical staff as needed if questions regarding documentation arise that impact code assignment and clarification is needed; researches coding questions utilizing available online reference materials within the encoder and hardcopy reference manuals. Act as a resource for business office personnel to answer questions regarding specific account issues or failed claims. Works cooperatively and in a timely manner with business office personnel to follow up on failed claims to assist with timely billing; enters diagnosis codes, procedure codes and other required data elements into computer system for billing and statistical reporting purposes; codes patient accounts in a timely manner - defined as within 5 days of discharge for all patient accounts (as long as needed documentation is on chart).
• Monitors accounts receivables by reviewing AR report on a daily basis and coding assigned delinquent accounts in a timely manner. Identifies problem accounts through reports and takes necessary steps to resolve the problems (i.e. no show patients that need to be cancelled or account numbers that need to be combined); notifies the Coding Manager when assistance is needed or questions arise as a result of a problem account.
• Maintains required licenses and/or certifications (Certified Coding Specialist, Registered Health Information Technician, etc.); achieves required competencies.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Attends all mandatory education and in-services (i.e. team training, safety, infection control, etc.), completes mandatory health requirements.
• Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s and department’s Ethics and Compliance program and is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer, or the hospital hotline.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
  
  

Requirements

Completion of secondary education; six (6) months of clerical experience in a health care setting with knowledge of medical terminology, filing and retrieval methods, and general office practices. Registered Health Information Technician, Certified Coding Specialist, Certified Profession Coder and/or at least two years coding experience in a health care setting or equivalent.

Shift

1st

Hours

80 per pay (Every two weeks)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
  
  

Time Off

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Personal Day
  
  

Retirement

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation
  
  

Other

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kidzlink Daycare Center
• Employee Recognition
• Free Parking
• Wellness Center
• Competitive Salaries
• Community/Family Atmosphere
  
  

Location:

• Approx. 25 minutes away from Dublin, OH
• Approx. 30 minutes away from Hillard, OH
• Approx. 30 minutes away from Delaware, OH
• Approx. 30 minutes away from Powell, OH
  
  

We look forward to seeing your application!

It is our commitment to inclusivity and diversity and our ongoing determination to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all staff and guests of the Hospital, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression or gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. For any questions or needed accommodations, please contact Memorial Health Human Resources at 937.578.2701.