Job Description
Work From HomeWork From Home Work From Home, Indiana 46544 The Coder I Specialist- Hospital Outpatient Emergency Room/Ancillary reviews electronic medical record documentation, and applies ICD and CPT codes, per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on hospital emergency room and/or ancillary services. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis. WHO WE ARE With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Accurately review and code patient records in the following clinical areas: Acute - Outpatient, Acute - All Inpatient Service Lines, and Ambulatory Level 3 Specialty Services, as reflected in the Franciscan Coding Tier Matrix. Meet defined coding accuracy and production standards and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, and Payor specific guidelines. Review and analyze the content of medical records to appropriately assign ICD diagnosis procedure codes, CPT procedure codes, and modifiers to meet coding guidelines. Notify coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments. Identify and enter data elements for abstracting. Participate actively in performance improvement teams, projects, and committees. Serve as a Superuser and assist with system testing. Serve as a backup to coding reimbursement specialist. QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED - Required Associate degree or Bachelor's degree - Preferred 2 years Coding - Preferred Certified Coding Specialist ( CCS ) or Certified Coding Associate- Required Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required Registered Health Information Technician (
