CODING SPECIALIST

Company: St. Luke's Hospital
Location: CHESTERFIELD
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to abstract clinical data from same day surgery records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities.

1. Abstracts pertinent information from encounters 96% to assign the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates and outpatient reporting requirements and accurately enters this information in the hospital's abstracting software. When services are not documented appropriately,seeks to obtain proper documentation in a timely manner.

2.Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by The American Health Information Management Associationand reports any and all concerns involving compliance issues to the Director of Health Information Services or via the compliance hotline.

3.Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applicationsand APC grouper software, OCE edits and all coding andabstracting software and hardware currently in use in the Health Information Services Department.

4.Monitors unbilled accounts queues for outstanding and/or 3% uncoded encounters to reduce accounts receivable days for same day surgery services.

5. Participates in continuing education activities. 1%

Minimum qualifications include RHIA or RHIT certification or CCS.

Minimum qualifications include RHIA or RHIT certification. Minimum of two years progressive coding experience inICD-10-CM and HCPCS strongly preferred. Good oral and written communication skills and comprehensive knowledge of acute care reimbursement structures, regulatory requirements and revenue cycle processes are required.

Employee is required to sit frequently, stand and walk frequently. Frequent computer work is also required. Employee must lift/carry a light (1-15 lbs) load occasionally. For repetitive action, employee is required to use both hands for simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. Employee is exposed to normal office environment where there is no discomfort due to temperature changes, dust, noise and the like. (Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties. Job Relationships: Member of a comprehensive health care team. Takes Direction from: Associate Director, Health Information Services Provides Direction to: Other team members when in a lead role Supervised by: Associate Director, Health Information Services

MISSION

Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke’s is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.

VISION

As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.

CORE VALUES

Human Dignity

We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.

Compassion

We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.

Justice

We honor each person’s rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.

Excellence

We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.

Stewardship

We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.

FACES - Friendly - Available - Caring - Efficient - Safe Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.

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