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Coder Technical Charging

Role overview

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • CPC within 1 year of hire
  • Graduate of accredited LPN program

Responsibilities

  • Assign charge codes and facility charge category assignment for emergency department visits timely.
  • Contact ED nursing staff in a professional manner if required documentation is not available on record.
  • Refer charts to ED Director if there are questions regarding procedures, charge codes, or modifiers.
  • Develop and maintain metrics to monitor accuracy of charge code assignment.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Professionalism
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Sarah Bush Lincoln

Hospitals & Health Care

Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 150 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 beds. The healthcare system also operates more than 57 clinics spread across a 10-county area and stand-alone surgery centers in Mattoon and Effingham, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets. The organization employs nearly 3,500 people, including a medical staff of approximately 250 members. SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies. The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is Magnet designated, which recognizes excellence in nursing. SBL supports career growth, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities. Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.

Company details

IndustryHospitals & Health Care
Company size1001 - 5000

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Coder Technical Charging

Job Description

Charge Reviewer's primary responsibilities include the assignment of facility charge selection for emergency department records, assignment of modifiers, contact with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary departments.

Department: Medical Record Management

Hours: Full time, 40 hours/week

Shift: 1st shift

Required: High School Diploma, CPC within 1 year of hire, Graduate of accredited LPN program

Pay: Based on experience, starting at $22.72

Responsibilities

Assign charge codes and facility charge category assignment for emergency department visits timely (defined per department standards)., Contact ED nursing staff in a professional, tactful manner, if required documentation is not available on record, thru personal contact, e-mail, and/or telephone as needed. Refers charts to ED Director, if there is a question regarding the procedures, charge codes, modifiers., Develop and maintain metrics to monitor accuracy of charge code assignment, improvement of revenue capture, Ensure that emergency department charge master assigned CPT codes and supply charges are based on supporting documentation as required by federal, state compliance guidelines., Ensure that emergency department CPT charge master codes (hard codes) are assigned within established principles, official guidelines and regulations for coding to provide the optimum reimbursement allowable under the federal and state payment systems., Enter charges for facility into the electronic system. Productivity timely (defined per department standards), Review emergency department CCI and MN edits and determine appropriate action within next business day

Requirements

High School (Required)Certified Professional Coder (within 1 year of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Graduate of Accredited LPN Program - Sarah Bush Lincoln

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$22.72 - $35.22

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