Certified Coder I

Job Description:

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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.
 
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Contractor Part time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $0.00 - $0.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

JOB DESCRIPTION

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Coding inpatient records and ambulatory records in an acute care hospital environment. 2

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
44990 Health care related experience. Strong attention to detail, ability to get along with others, and knowledge of computer applications- Microsoft Office applications etc. knowledge of EPIC and 3M CRS coding software.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about the department and traverse the hospital campus. Examples: executive, management, administrative and secretarial positions.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Comfortable indoor area Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and secretarial positions.

HAZARDS OSHA
Category 3 Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.

POSITION & UNIT ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reviews inpatient and outpatient records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedures and applicable secondary diagnosis and procedures.
• Meets established department accuracy standards for coding inpatient, AMS, professional fee and outpatient record.
• Ensures any required coding changes or corrections from 2nd level reviews are completed timely and accurately.
• Sequences ICD/CPT codes according to HSS, CMS, ICD-10, CPT assistant, and coding clinic guidelines.
• Contact's providers compliantly utilizing the query process in order to clarify a diagnosis or obtain more specific documentation regarding patients’ treatment
• Enters ICD-10 and CPT codes and updates patients’ information as needed into hospital financial system or computerized department abstracting system which can be used reliably for hospital reimbursement, research, education, and strategic planning.
• Meets established department quality standards for coding inpatient, AMS, professional fee and outpatient record.
• Maintains or obtains CPC or CCS certification within expected timeframe per established department guidelines.
• Meets established department productivity for coding inpatient, AMS, professional fee and outpatient record.
• Demonstrates willingness to perform tasks outside of routine job functions when needed.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent (G. E.D.), may include specialized or vocational courses General Studies

EDUCATION PREFERRED
Associate's Degree in Health Information Management eligible to test for RHIT or RHIA Associates

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIRED

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE PREFERRED
CCS, RHIT, or RHIA

SKILLS REQUIRED

SKILLS PREFERRED
knowledge of EPIC and 3M CRS coding software.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.