JPS Health Network·Fort Worth, Texas
Assigns ICD and CPT codes to outpatient diagnosis and procedures for clinics, Urgent Care, and Emergency rooms. Ensures accurate sequencing for reimbursement and queries providers when documentation is insufficient or ambiguous.
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. Why JPS? We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road: 1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence. 2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity. 3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS. When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org. To view all job vacancies, visit www.jpshealthnet.org, www.jpshealthnet.org/careers, or www.teamacclaim.org. #supportfeaturedjob Job Title: CERTIFIED CODER I Requisition Number: 44587 Employment Type: Full Time Division: ACCLAIM ADMIN SERVICES Compensation Type: Hourly Job Category: Support Services Hours Worked: M-F 8AM-5PM Location: Acclaim Magnolia Shift Worked:
Description: The Certified Coder I performs functions of coding diagnosis and procedures from outpatient center/clinic records utilizing International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. (Potential Remote) Typical Duties: Assigns codes to diagnosis and procedures of outpatient records, including clinics, Urgent Care and Emergency room, utilizing ICD and CPT codes in accordance with ICD Coding Guidelines, CPT Coding Guidelines, American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinics and the JPS Outpatient Coding Policy and Procedures. These charts are typically less than one day stays and are of low to medium clinical complexity of service requiring knowledge of anatomy, physiology and basic pharmacology.
Ensures codes are assigned accurately and sequenced correctly ensuring reimbursement is appropriate in accordance with government, insurance, and/or other payer regulations to include the coding of diagnoses and procedures and may include the coding of signs and symptoms if needed to support medical necessity.
Identifies, researches, and corrects or routes accounts on the coding and billing edit work queues to meet coding guidelines and facilitate accurate billing.
Queries the provider when documentation is determined to be insufficient, conflicting or ambiguous to elicit documentation reflecting the most accurate and specific conditions or procedures.
Maintains productivity and quality standards set forth in the District’s outpatient coding standards.
Utilizes online and hard copy coding reference materials.
Works closely with Outpatient Coding Supervisor and the health center/clinic medical and nursing staff regarding documentation and notification of charging issues.
Demonstrates evidence of professional growth by attending coding workshops, conferences and or seminars, maintaining required C.E. requirements (departmental and professional), and individual study and education regarding coding, reimbursement, and HIM competencies.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
1 year outpatient coding experience.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a professional certification such as RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CPC-H. One year of outpatient coding experience is preferred.
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