The University of Chicago Medicine
Emergency Department Coder
The University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic health-caresystem at
UChicago Medicine
as an Emergency Department Coder
in the
Medical Records
department . This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.In this role, the Emergency Department Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting of diagnoses and charging for procedures from emergency department medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.Essential Job FunctionsAssigns ICD-10-CM codes, and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical record accounts, including but not limited to diagnoses, facility level evaluation & management (E/M) charges, infusion/injection charges, and additional bedside procedure chargesAbstracts key data elements required for billing, regulatory agencies, and other databasesReviews records for clinical pertinence and documentation to support accurate facility-based charges for services performed during the encounterCommunicates with providers for clarification of documentation to ensure appropriate assignment of diagnoses, procedures, and/or facility evaluation/management (E/M) levelsReviews and resolves claim edits related to emergency department encounters to ensure compliant billing, including but not limited to medical necessity and NCCI/CCI editsAssists with resolution of simple visit coding errors related to other outpatient visits as neededPerforms qualitative analysis of records in accordance with regulatory standards and coding requirements using CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM guidelinesMeets the minimum acceptable standards for productivity and qualityMaintains Continuing Education credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's and/or American Academy of Professional Coder’s requirements based upon certification(s)Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism through interaction, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communications with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel as to represent the Medical Records Services as a high-quality service area of the HospitalsMaintains patient confidentiality as required by Hospitals/departmental policy and industry/legal standardsAcknowledges and supports Hospitals defined goals and approach to patient care; attends regular training sessions to improve patient and customer communicationsKeeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipmentPerforms other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the Medical Records areasPerforms other duties assignedRequired QualificationsCertification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)If incumbent is eligible for certification, it must be achieved within a year of hire dateSkill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities, and deadlinesGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to impart knowledge of procedures and techniquesThorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursementThorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems, and encoderWorking knowledge of standards for chart completionWorking knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standardsMust maintain total confidentiality of all patient recordsPC experiencePosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-TimeShift: DaysWork Location: Full-Time RemoteUnit/Department: Health Information ManagementCBA Code: 743 Clerical
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.________Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
www.uchospitals.edu/jobsThe University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Be a part of a world-class academic health-caresystem at
UChicago Medicine
as an Emergency Department Coder
in the
Medical Records
department . This is a remote, work from home opportunity and you may be based outside of the greater Chicagoland area.In this role, the Emergency Department Coder, under general direction, is responsible for coding and abstracting of diagnoses and charging for procedures from emergency department medical records for optimal and timely reimbursement and quality reporting.Essential Job FunctionsAssigns ICD-10-CM codes, and CPT/HCPCS codes for emergency department medical record accounts, including but not limited to diagnoses, facility level evaluation & management (E/M) charges, infusion/injection charges, and additional bedside procedure chargesAbstracts key data elements required for billing, regulatory agencies, and other databasesReviews records for clinical pertinence and documentation to support accurate facility-based charges for services performed during the encounterCommunicates with providers for clarification of documentation to ensure appropriate assignment of diagnoses, procedures, and/or facility evaluation/management (E/M) levelsReviews and resolves claim edits related to emergency department encounters to ensure compliant billing, including but not limited to medical necessity and NCCI/CCI editsAssists with resolution of simple visit coding errors related to other outpatient visits as neededPerforms qualitative analysis of records in accordance with regulatory standards and coding requirements using CPT/HCPCS and ICD-10-CM guidelinesMeets the minimum acceptable standards for productivity and qualityMaintains Continuing Education credits in accordance with the American Health Information Management Association's and/or American Academy of Professional Coder’s requirements based upon certification(s)Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism through interaction, appearance, attitude, and written and oral communications with visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other hospital personnel as to represent the Medical Records Services as a high-quality service area of the HospitalsMaintains patient confidentiality as required by Hospitals/departmental policy and industry/legal standardsAcknowledges and supports Hospitals defined goals and approach to patient care; attends regular training sessions to improve patient and customer communicationsKeeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipmentPerforms other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the Medical Records areasPerforms other duties assignedRequired QualificationsCertification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC), Certified Outpatient Coding (COC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)If incumbent is eligible for certification, it must be achieved within a year of hire dateSkill in prioritizing and performing a variety of duties within a system that has frequently changing assignments, priorities, and deadlinesGood verbal and written communication skillsAbility to impart knowledge of procedures and techniquesThorough working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding systems, and federal/state regulations regarding reimbursementThorough working knowledge of the hospital information system, electronic medical record systems, and encoderWorking knowledge of standards for chart completionWorking knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern the confidentiality and release of medical information with the ability to interpret and implement the standardsMust maintain total confidentiality of all patient recordsPC experiencePosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: Full-TimeShift: DaysWork Location: Full-Time RemoteUnit/Department: Health Information ManagementCBA Code: 743 Clerical
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, The University of Chicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.________Bring your career to the next level at a hospital that is thriving; from patient satisfaction to employee engagement, we are at the Forefront of Medicine. Take advantage of all we have to offer and #BringYourPassiontotheForefront.University of Chicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:
www.uchospitals.edu/jobsThe University of Chicago Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
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