Key Facts

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Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Outpatient Coding ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10) Acute Care Coding CPT Coding Evaluation Strategy Capacity Utilization Data Abstraction Medical Record Management Medical Record Management Medical Expense Performance Reporting Systems

Other Skills

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Prioritization
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Social Skills
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Time Management
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Organizational Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a Medical Records Department or similar healthcare setting.
Preferred associate's degree in Medical Records Technology, Nursing, or related field.
Working knowledge of computer systems, including PCs and networked environments.

Requirements:

Accurately assign ICD 10 diagnosis and CPT procedure codes to outpatient records.
Review and complete Emergency Department charge sheets and assign appropriate E/M levels.
Abstract data from coded records into computer programs as needed.
Utilize computer systems efficiently and prioritize tasks to support the coding area.

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

About Westchester Medical Center Health Network

The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. The Network has Level I (adult and pediatric), Level II and Level III trauma centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, skilled nursing facilities, home-care services and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State. Today, WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in the Hudson Valley.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Responsible for accurate coding of outpatient records. Codes referred outpatient, ERs and ASU records using ICD 10 diagnosis codes and CPT procedure codes. Assists with abstracting when needed. RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates knowledge and accurately assigns proper ICD 10 diagnosis codes to all referred outpatient records. (i.e. Radiology, Cardiology, Clinics) Demonstrates knowledge and accurately assigns proper ICD 10 diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT codes to Emergency Department Records. Demonstrates knowledge and accurately assigns proper ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes and CPT codes to outpatient procedure records. ( ASU, Outpatient Medical) Reviews and/or completes Emergency Department charge sheet. Assigns appropriate Evaluation and Management level based on documentation and identifies chargeable items. Abstracts data from coded records into various computer programs as needed. Demonstrate the ability to utilize computer systems for maximum efficiency. Knowledgeable about menus and reports available through Paragon system. (Medical Record, Patient Accounting applications). Demonstrate ability to utilize various computer software programs. Performing other duties as requested or as needed to support the coding area. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities. Maximize use of time. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE Required

2 or more years working in a Medical Records Department, Physician`s Office, or similar health care experience. EDUCATION Minimum
High School or Equivalent. Preferred
Associate`s Degree in Medical Records Technology, Nursing, or other related field. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required
2 or more years working in a Medical Records Department, Physician`s Office, or similar health care experience. OTHER Required
Working knowledge of computer systems especially PCs and networked environments. Ability to interact with all levels of hospital personnel especially the medical staff.# Basic administrative skills (filing, data entry, answering telephone). Preferred
Must be able to prioritize work and meet deadlines. # # #