Same Day Surgery Coder HIMS Remote

Company: Banner Health
Location: Ocean Springs
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

**Primary City/State:**



Phoenix, Arizona



**Department Name:**



Coding-Acute Care Hospital



**Work Shift:**



**Job Category:**



Revenue Cycle



**Primary Location Salary Range:**



$21.20/hr - $31.81/hr, based on education & experience



In accordance with Colorado's EPEWA Equal Pay Transparency Rules.



Great careers are built at Banner Health! We understand that talented professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options.



**Banner's Acute Care / Facility (** **Same Day Surgeries) Coding Team** has 10 members and will have 13 when fully staffed, that code a variety of surgical/ SDS/ OBS/ OP Complex accounts. You will have the remarkable opportunity to work remotely and still be part of an engaged team who works hard every day to make healthcare easier, so life can be better for the patients we care for at more than 25 facilities across multiple states.



Are you a superstar coder looking for the opportunity to code a wide variety of accounts? Do you have Surgical Coding (multiple specialties) experience? This **Medical Coder - Acute Care Facility (Same Day Surgeries) Surgical Coder is working in a variety of multiple specialties, and Observation visits** , needing solid CPT skills in a variety of encounters/surgery types, working knowledge of PCS coding fundamentals, and experience addressing NCCI edits and applying appropriate modifiers. Ideally, this person has at least 1 year working as a Same Day Surgery Coder. Production expectations are approximately 3.7 charts/hour. In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview.



**This is a** **fully remote position** **and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE,** **NM,** **NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.**



**The hours are flexible** as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8 hour period between 7am - 7pm can work, with production being the greatest emphasis.



Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.



POSITION SUMMARY



This position evaluates medical records, provides clinical abstracts and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.



CORE FUNCTIONS



1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate assignments of ICD and/or CPT4 codes, MS-DRGs, APCs, POAs and reconciliation of charges.



2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, point of origin code, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysis, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.



3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.



4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.



5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT and MS-DRG codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS



High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate's degree in a related health care field.



Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders. Six months providing coding services within a broad range of health care facilities. Must be able to achieve an acceptable accuracy rate on the coding test administered by the hiring facility according to pre-established company standards.



Must be able to work effectively with common office software and coding software and abstracting systems.



PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in an active status or Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) with American Health Information Management Association or American Academy of Professional Coders is preferred. Will consider experience in lieu of certification/degree.



Additional related education and/or experience preferred.



DATE APPROVED 11/15/2011



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Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability

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