What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coder, Hospital Outpatient position at SSM Health?
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RegularJob Summary:
Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient accounts in accordance with coding guidelines.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital accounts.
- Reviews HCPCS charges and codes for appropriateness of modifiers in relation to NCCI/CCI edits. Enters in accurate charge information, when appropriate
- Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged in a timely matter.
- Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
- Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
And
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
And
Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
And
Certified Professional Coder Apprentice (CPC-A) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
And
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
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Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Assoc (AHIMA)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
8702000033 HB CodingScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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