Associate Medical Records Coder - Lake Success, United States - Northwell Health
Description
Job Description:
Training program to learn all coding and abstracting duties to assure accurate completion of coding for all assigned patient records.
- Analyzes the medical record in its entirety to ensure accurate, complete and consistent selection of diagnoses and procedures to assure the production of quality healthcare data and accurate facility payment.
- Helps in selecting the principal diagnosis as documented in the medical record. Codes and reports diagnoses and procedures in accordance with the established guidelines.
- Reports a discharge disposition for all records as required and in accordance with the rules and regulations.
- Analyzes medical records for completeness of documentation and review the process on clarification for any incomplete/ambiguous or conflicting documentation. Understanding of the process for education of physicians and other clinicians by advocating proper documentation practices.
- Participates in required hospital education programs, as required.
- Maintains the minimum data standards for accuracy and productivity as defined by the facility.
- Completes all required homework assignments, virtual practicum, and exams for each module with a minimum passing grade as determined by leadership, as required.
- Completes modules regarding Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Reimbursement Essentials, ICDCM/PCS Coding, Health Insurance/Regulations in Health Care Coding, Introduction to Health Information Management & Data Content and Structure, Medical Records, as required.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
- Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
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Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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