HIM Coder I- ED Coding

General Summary Collects, reviews, retrieves and codes data from electronic records and scanned physician orders on outpatient ancillary or emergency accounts, assigning the appropriate

ICD-10-CM

codes for the purposes of compliance with regulations, statistical compilation, and optimal reimbursement.

Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:

Reviews physician reports, radiology reports, physician orders and other documentation and assigns appropriate ICD-10 diagnoses codes following established organizational guidelines and to support medical necessity Follows Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting using encoding software to identify coding edits and reviews Epic documentation to institute appropriate course of action. Works assigned Epic Account, Charge Review or Claim Edit work queues to identify and investigate Epic edits for coding errors, charge capture, or claim edits and reviews Epic documentation to institute appropriate course of action according with NCCI, LCD, OCE and CPT guidelines. Works with billing and ancillary departments to resolve billing edits and inquiries. Abstracts clinical data, including Attending Physician, Surgeon, Consultant, and discharge disposition for accurate reporting and claim submission. Performs other duties that may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet emergency needs of the department or Hospital.

Common Expectations:

Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Maintains professional growth and development and professional credentials. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience.

Required Licenses:

Certified Coding Associate Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required or Certified Coding Specialist -

Physician Based Upon Hire Required or Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or Certified Professional Coder Apprentice Upon Hire Required or Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding; knowledge of medical terminology. Basic computer skills

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits Retirement savings plan Paid time off (PTO) Education assistance Financial education and support, including DailyPay Expanded Paid Parental Leave For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)