Aultman Health Foundation

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform ICD-10 Diagnosis and ICD 10 (PCS) procedural coding, as applicable, for all Aultman’s Inpatient Services that are currently coded by the department. Candidates will be expected to utilize their experience and knowledge along with referencing to AHA Coding Clinics and UHDDS guidelines. Rehab coding will also include completion of the coding potion or the IRF-PAI.

Department Summary:

Remote Coding department with credentialed colleagues and leadership. We have full-time Inpatient/CDI Quality Assurance and Training colleagues to assist with training, questions and auditing. We work in a fast-paced quality driven environment.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC preferred, additional certifications helpful
• 3 – 5 years of Inpatient experience preferred in hospital setting
• IRF-PAI Knowledge helpful
• Knowledge of accounts receivable goals and impacts helpful

Skills:

Below are examples of skills

• Detail oriented
• Communicate effectively
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft office, encoder and other hospital software applications)
• Ability to establish and organize daily workflow
• Goal oriented

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Strong understanding of UHDDS guidelines
• Assign accurate MS-DRG, ICD-10-CM diagnosis and PCS procedure codes, as well as POA and HAC indicators according to payer requirements, government, physician requirements and office policies.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of coding, compliance, governing bodies, and reimbursement policies according to the coding related job field.
• Meet/Exceed established productivity expectations
• Meet/Exceed established quality expectations
• Proficiently code all assigned inpatient records and have a desire to learn.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned
• Maintain attendance according to departmental standards
• Meet/Exceed internal CEU hourly requirements
• Complete safety evaluation, JCAHO education, TB testing, Confidentiality, Information system usage, HIPAA corporate compliance education on an annual basis.
• Exhibit excepted level of teamwork and respect
• Work outside department silo as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Working Conditions:

• Work eight and half hours per day including breaks and lunch
• Flexible hours in a remote environment
• Overtime may be needed in times of high volumes or staffing challenges

Hazardous Exposure Category: Select Category I, II or III and delete the other categories.

Category III- Includes tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood; body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids.) Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

Physical Addendum:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Never

Occasional

10-33%

Frequent

34-65%

Continuous

66% of the day

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs

X

Lifting 10-20 lbs

X

Lifting 20-35 lbs

X

Lifting 35-50 lbs

X

Lifting 50-75 lbs

X

Lifting 75-100 lbs

X

Lifting over 100 lbs

X

Forward

Reaching

X

Overhead

Reaching

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Climbing

X

Stairs/Ladder

X

Bending

Stooping

X

Pushing

Pulling 0-10 lbs

X

Pushing

Pulling 10-20 lbs

X

Pushing

Pulling 20-35 lbs

X

Pushing

Pulling 35-50 lbs

X

Pushing

Pulling 50-100 lbs

X

Pushing

Pulling over 100 lbs

X

Grasping/repetitive

sustained

X

Fine motor

coordination

X

Typing

Vision: Near/Far

X

Reading on computer

Hearing: ordinary

conversation/other

X

Training & Education

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