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Coder Level IV

Company:
The University of Vermont Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Location:
Plattsburgh, NY 00129
Post Date:
March 22, 2024
Description:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, HIM (Coding) and following established hospital and Department policies and procedures, a Coder Level IV is primarily responsible for coding and abstracting all inpatient discharges. During periods of staffing shortages or backlog in areas other than inpatient coding, a Coder Level IV may be assigned any of the following areas of outpatient coding by the Manager, HIM (Coding): Cardiovascular/Invasive Radiology Ambulatory Surgery/Procedure, non-cardiovascular/interventional radiology Ambulatory Surgery/Procedure, Observation (both Cardiovascular/Invasive Radiology and Medical), Emergency Care Center/Fast Track (technical and/or professional components), Ancillary/Clinic/OB-GYN/Medical Necessity or SNF accounts.


GENERAL CODING REQUIREMENTS



  1. Understands the principles of, and is able to assign, ICD-9CM diagnostic and procedural codes.

  2. Understands the principles of, and is able to assign, CPT-4 procedure and Evaluation and Management codes.

  3. Understands the principles of and is able to assign the MS-DRG or APR DRG as appropriate for inpatient accounts.

  4. Understands the principles of and is able to assign CPT-4 procedure and Evaluation and Management codes for technical and facility services as appropriate for outpatient accounts.

  5. Has a good working knowledge of Medical Terminology.

  6. Has a good working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology.

  7. Ability to use online encoder, clinical abstracting system, MIS operating system, clinical and financial systems as needed.

  8. Maintains a working knowledge of governmental regulations, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing and billing documentation.

  9. Understands and is able to apply CMS documentation and coding guidelines specific to outpatient observation accounts

  10. Maintains an accuracy level of at least 93% for assigned primary coding duties.

  11. Maintains AHIMA productivity benchmarks for assigned primary coding duties.

  12. Completes AHIMA CE requirements for credential

  13. Maintains good rapport with the Medical and HIM Department staff.

  14. Maintains use of space, materials, supplies, and equipment. Requests repair and replacement as required.


INPATIENT RECORDS



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9 CM codes for principle diagnosis and/or principle procedure to inpatient accounts to ensure proper DRG reimbursement.

  2. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9 CM secondary diagnosis/procedure codes as appropriate.

  3. Assures the most appropriate MS-DRG or APR-DRG is assigned to inpatient accounts.

  4. Accurately assigns and abstracts Present on Admission indicators, Discharge Status Codes, Attending Physicians, Consultants, Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons/First Assist, Anesthesiologist, type of anesthesia, and tissue specimen information as appropriate for inpatient accounts.


CARDIOVASCULAR/INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY/VASCULAR OBSERVATION RECORDS



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes for types of outpatient cardiology /interventional radiology/vascular procedures.

  2. Accurately assigns and Discharge Status Codes, Attending Physicians, Consultants, Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons/First Assist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesia stop and start times, type of anesthesia, and tissue specimen information as appropriate for outpatient records.

  3. Routes records to the appropriate area (i.e., logging, re-logging, data entry, recheck, or complete file).


MEDICAL OR GENERAL SURGERY / PROCEDURE OBSERVATION RECORDS


(NOT CARDIOVASCULAR / INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY OBSERVATION RECORDS)



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes as appropriate

  2. Accurately assigns and Discharge Status Codes, Attending Physicians, Consultants, Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons/First Assist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesia stop and start times, type of anesthesia, and tissue specimen information as appropriate for outpatient accounts.

  3. Routes records to the appropriate area (i.e., logging, re-logging, data entry, recheck, or complete file).


GENERAL AMBULATORY SURGERY/PROCEDURE RECORDS


(NOT CARDIOVASCULAR/INVASIVE RADIOLOGY/VASCULAR)



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes.

  2. Accurately assigns and Discharge Status Codes, Attending Physicians, Consultants, Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons/First Assist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesia stop and start times, type of anesthesia, and tissue specimen Information for outpatient records.

  3. Routes records to the appropriate area (i.e., logging, re-logging, data entry, recheck, or complete file).


EMERGENCY CARE CENTER/FAST TRACK RECORDS



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9 CM diagnostic and CPT procedure and Evaluation and Management codes for facility services.

  2. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9 CM diagnostic and CPT procedure and Evaluation and Management codes for professional services.

  3. Accurately assigns and abstracts Discharge Status Codes, Attending Physicians, Consultants, Surgeons, Assistant Surgeons/First Assist, Anesthesiologist, Anesthesia stop and start times, type of anesthesia, and tissue specimen information as appropriate for Emergency Care Center/Fast Track accounts.


ANCILLARY SERVICES/CLINICS/OB-GYN/MEDICAL NECESSITY



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts appropriate ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes for Ancillary Services/Clinics/OB-GYN/Medical Necessity accounts.

  2. Performs Medical Necessity review and follow-up per ICD-9 CM coding guidelines and conventions and HIM Coding policy and procedure.


SKILLED NURSING UNIT RECORDS



  1. Accurately assigns and abstracts ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes for CVPH SNF patient accounts.

  2. Regularly reviews SNF in-house records and codes additional diagnoses as needed.

  3. High School Diploma required.

  4. Successful completion of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology classes.

  5. Working knowledge of ICD-9CM and CPT coding guidelines and conventions.

  6. Understanding of Medical Necessity for Medicare targeted tests.

  7. CCS, CCS-P, RHIT or RHIA credential.

  8. A minimum of one year of experience coding inpatient accounts in an acute care setting; PLUS A minimum of three years experience coding Cardiovascular/Interventional Radiology/Vascular Ambulatory Surgery/Procedure/Observation, Medical or General Surgery Observation, General Ambulatory Surgery/Procedure (not cardiovascular/interventional radiology/vascular), Emergency Care Center/Fast Track (technical and professional components), Ancillary Services, Clinics, OB-GYN, Medical Necessity and SNF accounts.

  9. Ability to achieve and maintain a 93% accuracy level while meeting AHIMA productivity benchmarks for assigned primary coding duties.

  10. Other duties as assigned by the Coding Manager.

  11. Work requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to interact with the Medical Staff, co-workers and staff from other departments.


As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.


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