Health Information Management Coder - Jacksonville Job at Christus Health, Jacksonville, TX

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  • Christus Health
  • Jacksonville, TX

Job Description

Description
Summary:

Responsible for maintaining current and high quality ICD-10-CM and CPT coding of all outpatient diagnoses and operative procedures. Accurately abstracts patient data into the CPSI/Evident computer system. Included in Outpatient coding are all Laboratory, Radiology, recurring Nursing Home, Outpatient Psych, Cancer Center, Clinic, Physical Therapy and E/R visits. Verifies charges are correct on all Outpatient Accounts. Also codes some Inpatient Psych and Inpatient Rehab accounts. Accurately assigns appropriate modifiers to CPT codes. Enters accounts into Medical Records Hold when further documentation or charge corrections are required. Communicates with physicians regarding coding and sequencing questions in individual cases. Reviews medical records to assure accurate admit/discharge dates, and verifies all outpatient orders are signed with diagnosis. This includes assisting various departments with coding and charging issues, including Admitting and Patient Billing. Assists the Admissions Department with Medical Necessity issues and questions. Reviews all X-Ray, CT, and Ultrasound reports for diagnoses. Responsible for maintaining the unbilled accounts report on a daily basis. Assists in other areas of the department as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures on all outpatient visits.
• Accurately abstracts all Outpatient codes into the CPSI/Evident computer system, including Lab, Radiology, Cancer Center, all Family and Rural Healthcare Clinics, Physical Therapy, and Emergency Room visits and procedures.
• Verify all outpatient orders are complete with accurate diagnosis for test/procedure being performed.
• Work with held bill report for all outpatient visits and/or procedures.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience required. 

0 – 1 years of experience preferred. 

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (AHIMA) preferred. 

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA) preferred. 

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (AHIMA) preferred. 

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (AHIMA) preferred.

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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