Nuvance Health • Carmel, NY 10512
Job #2696173095
Certified Coder/Analyst
Location: Carmel, NY, United States
Requisition ID: 8997
Salary Range: 17.07 - 32.47 HOURLY
Work Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift
FT/PT/PD: FULL-TIME
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
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Description
Remote Coder positions are available in all states EXCEPT CA and HI
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations.
Purpose: Accurately codes and abstracts outpatient medical records for reimbursement and statistical purposes using established coding guidelines. Reviews coding and amends coding edits to assure compliance with all applicable regulations.
Essential Responsibilities
Codes all outpatient medical records in a timely and accurate manner according to department policy - ED (Emergency Department), Facilities, Injection & Infusion Outpatient Coding
Defines and transforms verbal descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numerical designations (codes) using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 according to established coding guidelines
Initiates a physician/department query when there is conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation in the record or additional information is needed for accurate coding
Enters all required information accurately into computer system for reimbursement and statistical purposes
Remains abreast of all applicable Federal, State, regulatory and hospital-specific coding guidelines
Applies applicable guidelines to all cases coded to ensure accuracy of selected codes
Accesses and research applicable reference materials to further support decision-making in code selection
Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance activities
Reports on software and hardware problems
Attends required educational sessions (webinars, conferences etc.) to maintain and enhance coding certification(s)
Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Performs other duties as required
Education and Experience Requirements:
Associates degree or equivalent
4 years of coding experience in ED (Emergency Department), Facilities, Injection & Infusion Outpatient Coding
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Knowledge of ICD-10, CPT-4, Disease Pathology, Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
Advanced knowledge of ED (Emergency Department), Facilities, Injection & Infusion Outpatient Coding guidelines
Basic familiarity with MS Office applications (Word, Excel. Outlook)
Usage of coding manuals and regulatory websites for research
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Shift: Monday-Friday Day Shift
Org Unit: 879
Department: Health Information Management
Exempt: No
Grade: U4
Salary Range: $16.32-$31.05
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at ~~~ (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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