Geisinger
Better health, easier.
Senior Coder – DRG Coding
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
Not specified
High School7 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Reviews the content of the medical record for hospital and professional inpatient or outpatient records to identify principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and procedures performed
• Carefully details review of documents such as laboratory findings, radiology reports, various scan reports, discharge summary, history and physical, consultations, orders, progress notes
• Translates all diagnostic and procedural phrases utilized by healthcare providers into coded form procedure codes
• Using the Encoder software program, determines the codes for all diagnoses and procedures
• Communicates to Coding Quality and Professional Manager any new diagnoses, procedures, technologies, etc. documented within patient records
Job Requirements
- One relevant certification from AHIMA or AAPC is required upon hire
- Acceptable certifications include: AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association): Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) – Candidates with only a CCA are required to obtain a CCS, RHIT, or RHIA within 12 months of hire
- All certifications are acceptable from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) except: Scribe, Documentation, Instructor, and International Credentials Certified Professional Biller (CPB), Revenue Cycle Management Specialist (RCMS), Certified Value-Based Administrator (CVBA), Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Domestic partner benefits
- Collaboration and cooperation encouraged
- Diverse workforce valued
