Medical Records Coder II-Hospice Coding (Commitment Bonus)

Duke Homecare & Hospice Duke Homecare & Hospice offers hospice, home health and infusion services as well as serves as the home for the Duke Caregiver Support Program. Our Hospice team works closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort their home or at our inpatient hospice facility located in Durham. Our team of nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors, and chaplains help patients and their families manage advanced medical conditions. Duke Home Health provides services in a patient's home that include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social service, home health aides, and pain and wound management. Our infusion team comes to a patient's home to administer intravenous medications, including antibiotics and chemotherapy, to children and adults. Our nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, and patient services coordinators work under the direction of a patient's doctor to monitor needs and treatment.

Please note: All Duke medical coding opportunities require candidates to have a North Carolina address as a condition of employment

 

*Now offering a $5,000 commitment bonus that will pay out in 2 equal installments over 12 months in 6-month increments.

 

FT Hospice/Home Health Coder position

OCC Summary

The Medical Records Coder II is a certified coder. Coordinate/review the procedures and work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs. Code medical records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Review the medical record to ensure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate or optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and

 

Work Performed

 

Review the complex (problematic) coding that needs research and reference Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. and procedures. Check medical records and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT coding conventions. Coordinate or review the work of designated employees. Ensure the quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits. Assist with the research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs in areas of specialization. Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure the DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate, optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.

 

Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD- 9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, Organizations (JCAHO), Health care and finance administration (HCFA), standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc. Assist with special projects as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

 

Advanced ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions Effective written and verbal communication skills Anatomy and Physiology Medical Terminology Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge Coding software familiarity Data entry/CRT

 

Level Characteristics

 

N/A

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

Education

A high school diploma is required.

 

Experience

 

RHIA certification: no experience required RHIT certification—no experience required CCS certification: one year of coding experience required CPC or HCS-D certification: two years of coding experience required

 

Degrees, licenses, and certifications

 

Must hold one of the following active or current certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding

 

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