Medical Coder

%3Cul style=%22direction:ltr;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;unicode-bidi:embed;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAnalyzes,%26nbsp;sequences%26nbsp;and%26nbsp;validates%26nbsp;assigned codes based on medical record documentation using the automated encoder,%26nbsp;book%26nbsp;and coding compliance resources.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDemonstrates complete understanding of coding rules, anatomy,%26nbsp;physiology%26nbsp;and medical terminology to appropriately code patient information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReviews all medical record documentation to%26nbsp;determine%26nbsp;and assign diagnoses, procedures, level%26nbsp;codes%26nbsp;and modifiers.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EEnsures that coding compliance,%26nbsp;regulatory%26nbsp;and reimbursement requirements are met through the process of assigning reimbursement classifications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAbstracts and enters demographic,%26nbsp;clinical%26nbsp;and related patient information into the computer system.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssess adequacy of documentation and queries physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain%26nbsp;additional%26nbsp;medical record documentation or to clarify documentation to ensure%26nbsp;accurate%26nbsp;and%26nbsp;appropriate coding%26nbsp;and grouping.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EReconciles,%26nbsp;identifies%26nbsp;and retrieves medical records to be coded.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMaintains a 95% ongoing accuracy rate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EConsistently achieves daily coding output within the minimal productivity standards set by MACC.%26nbsp; Self-manages and prioritizes%26nbsp;work flow%26nbsp;to achieve%26nbsp;timely%26nbsp;submission of claims and%26nbsp;optimal%26nbsp;productivity.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMaintains%26nbsp;accurate%26nbsp;productivity logs and provides this information to management in%26nbsp;a timely%26nbsp;fashion.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssists%26nbsp;in the orientation and development of new coding personnel.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssumes professional responsibility for development of skills and ongoing education to%26nbsp;maintain%26nbsp;Active Coding certification.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ERemains abreast of developments in health information management by pursuing a program of professional development, attending educational programs and%26nbsp;meetings%26nbsp;and reviewing pertinent literature.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EContinuously%26nbsp;monitors%26nbsp;medical record documentation, individual performance and department workflow as related to the coding function to%26nbsp;identify%26nbsp;problems and potential solutions (especially related to errors and compliance issues). Communicates with the PB Coding Manager to find solutions and implement changes to increase productivity and department efficiency.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms all duties and interacts with others in a professional manner.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerforms other related duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cul style=%22direction:ltr;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;unicode-bidi:embed;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EHigh School Diploma or GED%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ETwo years of Outpatient Coding experience preferred%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMust meet CPC Certification eligibility requirements and must obtain CPC Certification within 3 months of position%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAbility to read, write and communicate in English%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EComprehensive understanding of ICD10 and CPT coding%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ESuccessful passage of Coding exam,%26nbsp;demonstrating%26nbsp;understanding of coding and impact on reimbursement with a grade of 80% or higher%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to create strong working relations with physicians and practices.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;vertical-align:middle;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ECapable of working independently as well as in a team environment%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
*!%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3E%3Cbr /%3E%0A%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3EPay Range Details%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe%26nbsp;pay%26nbsp;range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in;;text-align:left%22 style=%22margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px%22%3E%3Cbr /%3E%0A%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;text-align:left%22%3E%3Cstrong style=%22font-size: 16pt;%22%3EBeware scam interview requests%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;;text-align:left%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECape Cod Healthcare has been made aware of an instance in which a potential scammer has attempted to impersonate CCHC leadership and request chat interviews. Please note this is not our process and we will never direct you to interview solely through web-based chat. For any questions about available job opportunities or to learn more about our interview process please visit our careers page:%26nbsp;%3Ca href=%22https://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;microsoft sans serif%26quot;, sans-serif%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:11.5pt%22%3Ehttps://www.capecodhealth.org/careers/%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E

Job Details
Purpose of Position: To assign and group diagnoses, procedure and level codes based on medical record documentation in accordance with coding compliance, regulatory and reimbursement requirements. To ensure appropriate coding for case mix classification and expected reimbursement based on assigned diagnosis, procedure and level codes and reimbursement classifications as supported by medical record documentation. To enter diagnoses, procedure and level codes and patient demographic information into computer system.
Schedule Details: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday-Friday, 8a-4p, Occasional Weekends & Occasional Holidays. Hybrid Candidates Considered.
Organization: Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc.
Primary Location: Massachusetts-Hyannis
Department: HCI-PB Health Info Mgmt
Annual/Hourly: Hourly
$: 25
$: 34