Coder, Health Information Management

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for accurate inpatient and outpatient coding, timeliness of coding, and utilization of systems used to perform coding functions.


Reports To: HIM Director

Classification: Non Exempt
Hours/Days: Mon - Fri, 8a to 5p In-Office

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 2 years of coding experience, Coding credentials preferred.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

Office Environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assigning accurate CPT, ICD, HCPCS codes and modifiers from medical record documentation.

2. Identifying and abstracting information from medical records for audits, internal and external.


3. Work closely with the supervisor during audit procedures.

4. Retrieves Charts.

5. Abstracts accurately.

6. Reviews the unbilled on a daily basis to identify pending accounts.

7. Follows release of Information policies and procedures for H.I.M. Department and routes incoming calls/messages to the correct personnel.


8. Scan coding summaries daily.

9. File completed medical records after coding summaries are placed on charts.

10. Forwards Business Office requests to the HIM Director for appropriate routing.

11. Notifies Director immediately of any potential problems involving coding, charges, equipment failures or other issues that could impact productivity.

12. Participates in cross-training as needed.

13. Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

- The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

- The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least two hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

A Patient-Focused, Physician-Owned Hospital

The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient's self-image as "other-wise healthy" and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large.

The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology.

In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services.

The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.

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