Certified Coder, Physician Practice

3 days ago


Providence, United States Care New England Medical Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

*This is NOT a remote position*

Job Summary: Responsible for accurate coding of outpatient and inpatient professional services, procedures, diagnoses and conditions, working from the appropriate documentation in the medical record. Classification systems include ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS as well as other specialty systems as required by diagnostic category. All work carried out in accordance with the rules, regulations and coding conventions of the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) ICD9 (and ICD10 when implemented), AMA CPT and CMS coding guidelines. As needed, Coders may assist and be a resource for data integrity for other employees who need clarification and assistance in coding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review medical records to identify procedures /diagnoses.

Demonstrates a comprehensive, expert-level of knowledge of all procedures concerning the sequencing of diagnoses, procedures such as but not limited to those outlined in ICD-9-CM, (and ICD10 when implemented), CPT, Medicare guidelines and other appropriate classification systems.

Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology pharmacology and pathophysiology to interpret general medical classifications for coding discharge data.

Assigns Codes and codes all diagnostic and operative information from the medical record using ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS coding classification systems and independently quality checks own work.

Ensures that all data abstracted is consistent with guidelines outlined by JCAHO, and CMS, regional and local policy.

Interacts with physicians to clarify and accurately document patient diagnostic and procedural information.

Enters patient information into the computerized outpatient medical record databases.

Ensures timely record availability by meeting established coding and abstracting productivity standards.

Maintains and complies with policies and procedures for confidentiality of all patient records.

Acts as an expert resource.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Minimum one (1) year coding experience within the last three years.

Completion of classes in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-9 and CPT coding conventions, and disease process from an accredited program or equivalent experience. Must maintain current coding credential.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and utilize auditing skills related to coding quality and compliance.

Ability to understand the clinical content of a health record, including the most complicated records. Must also be able to communicate with physicians in order to clarify diagnoses/procedures and sequencing of diagnoses. Will abide by the AAPC or AHIMA coding code of ethics.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.



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