Job Description:
Overview
The Coder 3 PRN is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
- Schedule:PRN
- Shift: Various Shift
- Level: 6+ years of experience
Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Coder 3 PRN:
- Collaborative
- Time Efficient
- Organized
- Critical Thinker
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate
Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions
- Your Pay
A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
- Your Future
Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
- Your Wellness
Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
- Your Joy
Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
Job Details
Facility: VIRTUAL-GA
Job Summary:
Reviews documentation in inpatient and/or IVR (interventional radiology) medical records, and accurately and completely assigns appropriate diagnostic and procedural ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD10-PCS or CPT-4 HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity, and assigning the most accurate DRG/APC as appropriate. Abstracts demographic and coding information into the information system accurately and completely.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
Codes and abstracts records: - Accurately and completely assigns appropriate diagnosis and procedural ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD10-PCS or CPT/HCPCS codes to the greatest specificity with a minimum 95 ¬curacy rate. - Accurately and completely abstracts all required data into the appropriate data fields in compliance with statistical data requirements with a minimum accuracy rate. - Accurately assigns correct APC a minimum accuracy rate. - Meets productivity standards - Queries physicians when needed to further clarify code assignments Manages additional coding responsibilities, contributing to the CFB (candidate for bill) goals, including but not limited to: - Resolves coding edits and reminders, correcting abstracting and coding issues in a timely manner (1-2 business days) - Completes and routes problem accounts, ready to code, high dollar and other accounts daily to ensure coded as close to goal date as possible - Completes assigned work by goal date - Assists with coding unassigned or backlogged accounts Other task as assigned: - Serves as a mentor to new coders - Assist with cleaning up or escalating missing documentation or other work queues - If proficient, assists with observation, same day surgery, outpatient and emergency coding when needed or assigned
Required Minimum Education:
High school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) Diploma from an accredited program Required and Completed course in anatomy and physiology Required
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
American Health Info Mgt Cert 1.00 Upon Hire Preferred Reg Health Information Tech 1.00 Upon Hire Preferred Reg Health Information Admin 1.00 Upon Hire Preferred Cert Coding Spec 1.00 Upon Hire Preferred Cert Prof Coder 1.00 Upon Hire Preferred
Additional Licenses and Certifications:
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 5 years of acute care inpatient and/or IVR coding experience (with Same day surgery, ED and OP diagnostic outpatient coding experiences are a plus) preferred Preferred and Must have and maintain a 95% or higher accuracy in abstracting, code and DRG assignment while meeting productivity requirements. Required
Required Minimum Skills:
Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge. Epic and 3M experience preferred. Ability to work in a remote environment.
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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.
Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.
Our Values
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We serve with compassion
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We pursue excellence
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We honor every voice
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