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Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.<br><br>To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance and charging with the various coding guidelines and regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment. Responsible for the coding of moderately complex patient classes i.e. ED, observations, same day care, etc.<br><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:<br><br></strong><ul><li> High School Diploma or Equivalent.</li><li> Certification in one of the following: RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), COC-A (Certified Outpatient Coder-Apprentice), COC (Certified Outpatient Coder), Formerly CPC-H (Certified Professional Coder-Hospital), CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder).<br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li> One (1) year of hospital coding experience.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong><strong>EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:<br><br></strong></strong><ul><li> Graduate of Health Information Technology (HIT) or equivalent program OR Medical Coding Certification Program.<br><br></li></ul><strong>CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: </strong>The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.<br><br><ul><li> Reviews and accurately interprets medical record documentation from all hospital accounts in order to identify all diagnosis and procedures that affect the current outpatient encounter and assigns the appropriate ICD-10, CPT, or modifier codes for each diagnosis and procedure that is identified. Codes moderately complex patient classes.</li><li> Assigns hospital codes to a variety of patient classes (i.e. ED, OBS, SDC, etc.).</li><li> Assures that quality and timely coding, charging and abstraction of accounts are completed daily for assigned specialty areas.</li><li> Maintains and enhances current levels of coding knowledge through quality review, attendance and participation at clinical in-services and coding seminars, internal meetings, study of circulating reference materials, and inclusion of updates to coding manuals.</li><li> Assures the accuracy, quality, and timely review of data needed to obtain a clean bill.</li><li> Contacts physicians or any persons necessary to obtain information required for to accurately code assignments. Works and communicates with other offices in any manner necessary to facilitate the billing process.<br><br></li></ul><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: </strong>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br><br><ul><li> Must be able to sit for long periods of time.</li><li> Must have visual and hearing acuity within the normal range.</li><li> Must have manual dexterity needed to operate computer and office equipment.<br><br></li></ul><strong>WORKING ENVIRONMENT: </strong>The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<br><br><ul><li> Standard office environment.</li><li> Visual strain may be encountered in viewing computer screens, spreadsheets, and other written material.</li><li> May require travel.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Skills And Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Must be able to concentrate and maintain accuracy during constant interruptions.</li><li> Must possess independent decision-making ability.</li><li> Must possess the ability to prioritize job duties.</li><li> Must be able to handle high stress situations.</li><li> Must be able to adapt to changes in the workplace.</li><li> Must be able to organize and complete assigned tasks.</li><li> Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li> Must possess the knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Additional Job Description<br><br></strong><strong>Scheduled Weekly Hours:<br><br></strong>40<br><br><strong>Exempt/Non-Exempt<br><br></strong><strong>Shift: <br><br></strong>United States of America (Non-Exempt)<br><br><strong>Company<br><br></strong>SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System<br><br><strong>Cost Center<br><br></strong>548 SYSTEM HIM Coding Analysis

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