Neurology Coder
Employment Type : Full-Time
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Job Summary
Reviews clinical documentation and diagnostic results as appropriate to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-9-CM /CPT codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Accurately codes conditions and procedures as documented in the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
Job Description
The Neurology Coder will work on-sight at Memorial Hermann - The Woodlands Medical Plaza. The ideal candidate should be certified, AANS preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associates degree in Health Information Management (HIM) or any Healthcare Related Field preferred
Licenses/Certifications: CPC, CCS, or CCA coding credential preferred
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Two (2) years of professional fee coding experience
- Ability to use a personal computer for input, evaluation and optimization of diagnostic/procedural information
- Ability to code any category of outpatient record across a multi-facility system
- Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
Principal Accountabilities
- Assigns codes for diagnoses, treatments, and procedures according to the appropriate classification system for outpatient encounters.
- Utilizes technical coding principals and APC reimbursement expertise to assign appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnoses and CPT 4 procedures.
- Reviews documentation to extract and enter data accurately for other abstracting fields.
- Follows coding compliance policies, official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures affecting the coding process.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Other duties as assigned.