The Professional Coder Oncology Procedural reviews electronic medical record documentation and applies ICD and CPT codes per Official Coding Guidelines, with a specific focus on pulmonary. This position abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Reviews and analyzes the content of the medical record to determine when documentation should be utilized for appropriate assignment of ICD diagnosis codes, CPT repetitive or non-invasive procedure codes, modifiers, hierarchical condition categories, complications, and comorbidities to meet coding guidelines.
Accurately reviews and codes patient records in the following clinical areas: professional office visits and/or minor surgical procedures.
Evaluates appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes and modifiers utilized in response to Outpatient Code Editor and National Correct Coding Initiative edits.
Reviews clinical documentation to validate accurate representation of the patient's clinical picture, treatment, and diagnoses. Identifies when documentation relevant to the coding process is missing, lacks specificity or is inconsistent and take steps to obtain the documentation.
Identifies and enters data elements for abstracting.
Meets defined coding accuracy and productivity standards.
Applies broad guidelines to specific coding situations, independently utilizing discretion and a significant level of analytic ability.
Understands how diagnosis and procedure codes, and reimbursement methodologies are used to determine reimbursement, public reporting of outcomes, quality of patient care, financial modeling, strategic planning.
Notifies coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments.
Assists with identification and implementation of process improvements according to industry best practice standards to make the best use of resources, decrease costs and improve coding services across the specialized service lines.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Associates or Bachelors Degree - Preferred
1 year Coding - Required
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - Required OR
Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P) - Required OR
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - Required
RHIT/RHIA - Preferred
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.