Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Coding Specialist MNPG Job Locations US-PA-Bellefonte ID 2024-5574 Mount Nittany Health Entity Mount Nittany Medical Center Department HIM-CODING/DATA Category Administrative/Clerical Type Full-Time Primary Shift Day Schedule 40 hr per week Weekends No Weekends Holidays No Holidays Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Overview

Determine and apply appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10) code(s) to services for billing. With quality and reimbursement contingent upon coding, it is the responsibility of the Physician Group Coding Specialist to have proper training in ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS and AAPC coding rules and principles. Coder has frequent interactions with internal and external clients. Coder focuses their work on detailed documentation abstraction from the EHR or other document and selection of CPT and DX coding based on this review. Serves as the liaison for immediate and ongoing documentation and improvement for physician coding practices, compliance and revenue optimization for all practices.

Qualifications

Education:

 

1) Associates Degree from an approved Health Management Technology program or relevant Technical Certification preferred. May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education.

 

Experience:

 

1) Two (2) years of previous experience in diagnosis, E/M, and procedure coding preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

 

1) Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic and procedural terminology, medical terminology and disease processes (anatomy and physiology).
2) Self-motivated individual with personal integrity to organize work and work independently.
3) Possesses typing skills with basic knowledge of computer operations.
4) Demonstrates communication skills necessary to communicate to the clinical staff, physicians, managers, etc. for any clarifications regarding record questions or problems utilizing coding rules and principles.

License/Certification/Registration:

 

1) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential or CPC eligible required. CPC certification will be obtained within one (1) year of date of hire or transfer into Coding position.
2) Once credentialed, must maintain Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other relevant credential by completing continuing education requirements.
3) Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentials, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or other relevant credential, relevant experience, preferred.

 

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