Coder-3
Job Code
20664
FLSA Status
Job Family
HIM
Job Description Title
Coder 3
Job Summary
Codes diagnoses and procedures of patient records and abstracting information for reimbursement, research, and to generate statistical data. Perform daily feedback and education to providers, staff and patients of BMG. Assist with education of current coding staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Over one year of experience in physician /professional, outpatient surgery, and/or emergency department coding. Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, or outpatient surgery, etc) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 . Two years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or integrated health system. One year of documented successful physician education.
Education
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Skill and proficiency in coding physician/professional and outpatient (ancillary, emergency department, oupatient surgery, etc. ) records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT -4 through 5 years experience in an acute care facility, professional office or intergrated health system. Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA
Associates degree
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
CPC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, HCPCS, ICD-10, ICD-9, CPT-4
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Physician education, leadership, mentoring, workflow documentation
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
One of the following: Certified Coding Specialist (CSS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician (CCSP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC/CPCH), Certified Professional Coder Payer (CPCP).
COC/CPCH;CPC-P ;CCS-P;RHIT;RHIA;CPC;CCS
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships
No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label
Short Description
Full Description
Sedentary
Very light energy level
Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light
Moderate energy level
Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium
High energy level
Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy
Very high energy level
Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating
Sedentary
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting
Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Standing
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Walking
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Bending
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation
Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities
Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear
Frequent
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination
Near Vision
Far Vision
Depth Perception
Hearing
Yes
Accurate
Accurate
Minimal
Moderate
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Chemical
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Radiation
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels
Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter
Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other
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