Medical Records Coder FT
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Medical Records Bergan Mercy Medical Center
Work in Omaha, Nebraska
40.0 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Medical Records Coder FT
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Medical Records Coder
Analyzes medical record documentation to determine the principal diagnosis and procedures and the presence of co-morbid or complicating conditions associated with the hospital stay.
Assigns ICD-9-CM and CPT 4 codes to diagnoses and procedures according to established guidelines.
Assures accurate, optimal coding assignment for reimbursement.
Enters all required clinical data elements from the medical record into the hospital information system to meet hospital and regulatory agencies information needs.
Communicates with physicians either verbally or in writing when it is apparent that documentation in the record is inconsistent or incomplete for accurate coding.
Performs all duties at the standard levels for both quality and quantity of work. Participates in quality assessment activities and/or productivity tracking in the coding section to continually improve the quality and timeliness of coded clinical data.
Education and/or Licensure Required:
Two-year college program including coding instruction and/or two years health care coding experience.
Completion of college level courses in anatomy and physiology with college level instruction in ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems and/or extensive on the job experience in hospital coding and DRG and APC applications.
Preferred:
Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management (Registered Health Information Administrator) or Associates Degree in Health Information Management (Registered Health Information Technician) or equivalent educational background.
Experience Preferred:
One year in an acute care hospital ICD-9-CM, CPT 4, and DRG assignment experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Good oral and written communication skills.
Fluent medical terminology and classification systems.
Skilled in reading and interpreting medical record documentation.
Light typing or keyboarding skills.
Ability to operate a computer terminal and multi-line telephone.
Job requires continuous reading skills, occasional verbal communication skills and written communication skills
Medical Records Coder FT
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Health Care - NOS
Health Care Business Support
Coding Specialist
Reporting / Records Mgmt
Health Information Management Systems
Posted 2009/11/03