CODER II 102728 - WEST, TARA - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary
  • Assigns codes for medical procedures using DRG, CPT and/or APC classification. Completes less routineassignments. Duties and tasks are more complex. Exercises judgment to solve more complex problems.

    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of safety and a high reliabilityorganization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect,Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

• Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of codes that willaccurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.
  • Assigns and sequences ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedures codes correctly.
  • Seeks clarification from medical records and healthcare providers when necessary.
  • Enhances coding knowledge and skills with continuing education activities and by reviewing pertinentliterature.
• Education
  • High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) required. Associate's degree in HealthInformation Management (HIM) preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA),Certified Professional Coder (CPC), or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required.
• Work Experience
  • 0 to 4 years progressive experience in a related field required.
• Skills and Attributes
  • Requires a strong understanding of the specialized concepts, practices, and procedures in the area ofspecialization. Requires some assistance in tasking and prioritizing but able to work independently. Requirescritical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under general supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action.
• FLSA Classification
  • Non-Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Rarely
      • Climbing - Never
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Never
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Occasionally
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Rarely
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Reaching - Frequently
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Never
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Never
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Never
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Never
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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