Preferred: Associate's degree Completion of coding training to include anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD 10-CM/PCS diagnostic/procedural and basic CPT coding.
Preferred: One year of experience in a medical related setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to operate a code-finder.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential
Codes and abstracts diagnoses and patient information from outpatient ancillary encounters and enters data into the hospital information system.
Verifies abstracted hospital information fields for accuracy and completeness, correcting as appropriate based upon information obtained from the paper medical record.
Monitors daily data printout to assure completion of all outpatient records requiring coding and abstracting.
Prioritizes outpatient and inpatient coding and abstracting responsibilities so that coding is kept current.
Communicates with physicians or physician office staff when documentation is unclear or insufficient to complete the coding process.
Maintains coding proficiency through self-directed continuing education. Maintains knowledge of current trends, updates and changes in coding policy and procedure.
Additional
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Pay Range
$20.78 -$31.17
If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.
It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Work Shift
Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)
Department
8700 Health Information Mgmt
Responsible for translating healthcare providers' diagnostic and procedural statements into coded form. Coding staff do this by reviewing and analyzing health records to identify relevant diagnoses and procedures for distinct patient encounters. The coding function is the primary source for data and information used in health care, and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate database information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The coding function also ensures compliance with established coding guidelines, third party reimbursement policies, and regulations.
Kaweahhealth · Visalia, CA