Health Information Coder - On-Site Only - $5, 000 Signing Bonus
Company: Hendricks Behavioral Hospital
Location: Evansville
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
The Health Information Coder is responsible for accurate medical
coding for inpatient and outpatient services, diagnostic tests and
other medical services rendered to each patient, ensuring
compliance with all state and federal laws, rules/regulations of
licensing agencies and within the Joint Commission standards for
the quality of patient care.PRIMAR Y RESPONSIBILITIESComply with
all legal requirements regarding coding procedures and
practicesParticipate audits and coding reviews to ensure all
documentation is accurate and preciseAssign and sequence all codes
for services renderedCollaborate with billing department to ensure
all bills are satisfied in a timely mannerCommunicate with
insurance companies about coding errors and disputesSubmit
statistical data for analysis and research by other
departmentsContact physician and other health care professionals
with questions about treatments or diagnostic tests given to
patients with regard to coding proceduresMaintain confidentiality
of medical records, ensuring the release of files and/or records
toonly appropriate and authorized authorities.Inform all facility
staff of confidentiality policies pertaining to medical records,
and remaincurrent on all laws and regulations regarding
confidentiality of patient/medical information.Ensure effective
organization and completion of assignments.Respond to
inter-departmental and external inquiries and questions.Follow
through with the preparation and/or revisions to medical record,
forms, ensuring compliance with all requirements of The Joint
Commission, applicable state and federal laws, Bylaws and
Rules/Regulations.Prepare as requested statistical reports for
Director of Health Information Management.Assist in the abstraction
and analysis of data from the medical record for medical care
evaluation studies, patterns of patient care and Performance
Improvement.Assure continuous professional development of self and
staff, by attending professional meetings, seminars, and
training.Demonstrate a professional attitude and support the
objectives of the facility's guest relations philosophy through
internal and external communications and interactions with all
levels of staff, patients, family members, guests, and community
and referral sources.Adhere to facility, department, corporate,
personnel, and standard policies and procedures.Attend all
mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as
scheduled.Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress,
attendance and punctuality.Support facility-wide
quality/performance improvement goals and objectives. Maintain
confidentiality of facility employees and patient
information.QUALIFICATIONSEducation: High school diploma or GED and
equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience:
Minimum five years' of medical coding experience preferred. Minimum
of 2 years of medical in the mental health and chemical dependency
field preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical records coding and
medical terminology required.Licensure: Certification as a medical
coder with AAPC, AAMB, AHIMA, or AGPAM required.
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