Coding Quality & Edu Spec 1 / HIM Coding

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JOB SUMMARY and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Auditing

Validates International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnoses and ICD-10-PCS (Procedural Classification System) or Current Procedural Terminology(CPT) codes and resulting DRGs/APCs to ensure consistency and efficiency in claims processing, data collection, and quality reporting for HHC

Validates Home Health Coding/OASIS reviews.

Prepares written reports on the results of the audits, including recommendations for improvement and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and policy.

Presents audit reports, results and action plans to coding management for discussion and plan for dissemination to coders.

Presents quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to compliance office

Responsible for managing CHIME (Connecticut Health Information and Management Exchange) and Premier system edits

Utilize Cobius Institutional Audit Manager (IAM) software to streamline audits, communicate findings, and simplify reports.

Education/Training

Provides feedback and creates focused educational/training programs on the results of auditing and monitoring activities for coders, CDS and providers as appropriate

Provides Coder, CDS staff and provider education on changes in regulations related to coding.

Provides coding feedback on complex cases.

Communication

Insures the appropriate dissemination and communication of all regulation, policy, and guideline changes (eg. Code updates, coding guidelines, Local Coverage Determinations (LCD), Transmittals) to affected personnel.

Maintains system folders with coding policies, procedures, educational articles and coding compliance materials.

Other

Participates in the development and review of HIM Coding Policy and Procedures.

Participates in general or special assignments and other duties as assigned

Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines

This position reports to Manager Hospital HIM Coding Quality and Education

Education:

Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Four or more years of progressive on-the-job coding experience in an acute care hospital.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

CCS or CPC certification

For Home Health Hospice:

Home Health Coding Specialist – Diagnosis (HCS-D) and/or Home Care Coding Specialist – Hospice (HCS-H)

Home Health Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) or OASIS Specialist – Certified (COS-C)

Language Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Solid analytical capabilities.

Good organizational skills.

Critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

Knowledge of:

Comprehensive understanding of ICD-10-CM diagnosis and ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS operative procedure codes

Understands the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)

Understands MS-DRGs, APCs and/or Outpatient Code Edits (OCE) and Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits

IRF-PAI (IP Rehabilitation)

Home Health understands:

PDGM payment model

OASIS

Working knowledge of clinical information

Extensive knowledge of state, federal and Medicare regulations related to coding

Basic knowledge of the revenue cycle for the purpose of communicating corrective action recommendations

Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel

Encoder and/or Computer Assistant Coding (CAC)

HROI and Cobius

Ability to:

Function independently.

Handle multiple priorities.

Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentively.

Converses clearly using appropriate verbal and body language.

Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperation.

Influence others for positive and productive outcomes.

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