Coding Specialist II

Company: Parkland Heath and Hospital System
Location: Dallas
Posted on: July 1, 2020

Job Description:

Assists Coder I employees, analyzes questionable documentation and resolves discrepancies in coder determinations and codes and enters accurate ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4/HCPCS codes onto patient records according to established guidelines. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education: -Must have successfully completed an approved coding program OR -Must be a graduate of a health Information Management program. -Must have strong knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and possess strong application skills. Experience: -Must have three years of coding experience in a hospital environment. Equivalent Education and/or Experience: -May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above. Certification/Registration/Licensure: - Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association as one of the following: - Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) - Registered Health Informationn Management Administrator (RHIA) - Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P) OR - Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders (AAPC) as one of the following: - Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) Skills or Special Abilities: -Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT-4/HCPCS coding and abstracting skills. -Must score a minimum of 80% on a pre-employment coding test. Contract coders with a proven coding accuracy rate of 95% at Parkland Health and Hospital System are exempt from this requirement. -Must have knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology. -Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in coding and encoder skills. -Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office. -Must be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.Nearest Major Market: DallasNearest Secondary Market: Fort WorthJob Segment: Physiology, Medical, Medical Coding, Healthcare

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