Coder Physician Practice Hospitalist Toxicology

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Great careers are built at Banner Health! We understand that talented professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options.

Our General Medicine, Physician Practice Coding Team is looking for a Certified Medical Coder with at least 2 years of experience in Hospitalist and Toxicology. This is a skilled team that offers opportunities for growth in other Coding Specialties if desired. It is a team of 10 remote coders, who report to 1 Associate Manager, 1 Associate Director. As a team member, you will experience a cohesive and goal-oriented team environment with highly motivated peers. Banner Health is Arizona’s largest employer and one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the country; and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. We have remote workers in 34 States and continue to grow! There is endless opportunity to grow in Banner and make a life and career here!

Bring your years of General Medicine, Hospitalist and Toxicology coding experience with your coding certification in an active status and have endless opportunities to grow in a career path at Banner Health! This individual would support coding for 15-20 providers in the Hospitalist and Toxicology service lines. Production expectations generally are 9-12 charges per hour. Technologies used include RCx, Cerner Powerchart, 3M and NextGen. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired. You will be fully supported in training with continued support throughout your career here!

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8-hour period between 7am – 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.  

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Apply today

POSITION SUMMARY
Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.

2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.

3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.

4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.

5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.

Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).  Certification may also include a general area of specialty.

Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.

Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Specialty Certification.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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