WVU Medicine
Location
Texas
The Hospital Coding Specialist III is responsible for coding inpatient and interventional radiology cases, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with coding guidelines. They must also maintain coding knowledge and communicate with physicians to obtain necessary information for accurate coding assignments.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and certification in relevant coding fields. A minimum of three years of hospital inpatient coding or interventional radiology experience is required.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or Equivalent. 2. Current HIM or Coding Certification through ONE of the following American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years of hospital inpatient coding or interventional radiology (IRAD) hospital coding experience. PREFERRED
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program OR Medical Coding Certification Program. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Codes inpatient and/or IRAD 90% of current FTE status. 2. Reviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all hospital accounts in order to identify all diagnosis and procedures that affect the current inpatient stay or outpatient encounter and assigns the appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, or modifier codes for each diagnosis and procedure that is identified (inpatient and IRAD). Codes highly complex patient classes (inpatient and IRAD). 3. Ensures appropriate MS-DRG assignment based on accurate ICD-10-CMand ICD-10-PCS coding assignment and medical record documentation. 4. Assigns hospital codes to a variety of patient classes (i.e. I/P, IRAD, etc.). 5. Assures that quality and timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts are completed daily for assigned specialty areas. 6. Maintains and enhances current levels of coding knowledge through quality review, attendance and participation at clinical in-services and coding seminars, internal meetings, study of circulating reference materials, and inclusion of updates to coding manuals. 7. Assures the accuracy, quality, and timely review of data needed to obtain a clean bill. 8. Contacts physicians or any persons necessary to obtain information required for to accurately code assignments. Works and communicates with other offices in any manner necessary to facilitate the billing process. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. 1. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. 2. Must have visual and hearing acuity within the normal range. 3. Must have manual dexterity needed to operate computer and office equipment. WORKING 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. 1. Standard office environment. 2. Visual strain may be encountered in viewing computer screens, spreadsheets, and other written material. 3. May require travel. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Must be able to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions. 2. Must possess independent decision-making ability. 3. Must possess the ability to prioritize job duties. 4. Must be able to handle high stress situations. 5. Must be able to adapt to changes in the workplace. 6. Must be able to organize and complete assigned tasks. 7. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. 8. Must possess the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Additional
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System Cost Center: 538 SYSTEM HIM CDI Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
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