Tenet Healthcare - Frisco, TX

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Remote - Frisco, TX
Hospitals

About the position

Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to patient charts of moderate to high complexity using ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures.
  • Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
  • Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements including appropriate discharge disposition.
  • Demonstrates ability to achieve accuracy and consistency in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses and procedures.
  • Achieves an average coding quality standard of =>95% accuracy per monitoring period.
  • Meets and/or exceeds Conifer's coding productivity guidelines.
  • Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
  • Attends mandatory coding seminars on annual basis for inpatient and outpatient coding.
  • Communicates and resolves coding issues for appropriate follow-up and resolution.

Requirements

  • One year of experience performing medical record coding in acute care setting preferred.
  • High school graduate or equivalent is required.
  • Completion of basic coding course including medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient in outpatient diagnosis coding guidelines.
  • Proficient in CPT/HCPCS code assignment including Evaluation & Management facility coding guidelines.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks with explicit accuracy.
  • Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder and other support software.

Nice-to-haves

  • AHIMA or AAPC approved credential.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - min of 12 days per year.
  • 401k with up to 6% employer match.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program.
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
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