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Job Details Requisition #:662550 Location: Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201 Category: Coding Schedule: Day Shift Employment Type: Full Time
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What Awaits You?
Career growth and development Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Diverse and collaborative working environment Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
Our competitive Benefit Package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. You can explore the details of our benefits offering by visiting the following link: https://jhhs.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Coding Supervisor, ED, OP Surgery & Observation, the Coding Specialist II analyzes and interprets clinical documentation to accurately code and abstract data for all hospital facility outpatient records (Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, Observation, Interventional Radiollogy, Clinic/Diagnostic) and/or Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) records for all JHHS entities.
Responsibilities:
• Review medical record documentation to assure services are billed with the appropriate diagnosis and procedures • Assign the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis, CPT, and HCPCS procedure codes as documented for accurate claim submission • Assign appropriate modifiers to bill appropriately for all services provided • Utilize revenue management software to identify and resolve coding and claim edits • Abstract data from clinical documentation in the electronic health record and assigns classification codes in accordance with Federal, State, and organizational guidelines • Review edits in Epic, including an understanding of HSCRC guidelines and correct coding and applying those rules to ensure claims are billed appropriately • When coding ASC accounts, work with departments in the hospital and health system to identify missing charges and charges billed in error • Queries physicians as needed, clarifying documentation to ensure accurate code assignment • Support all uses of coded data • Organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines and goals • Maintains and expands knowledge of coding and sequencing guidelines to ensure compliance and accuracy
Teamwork and Communication:
The Coding Specialist II works as a team member and positively accepts change throughout the Health System while establishing relationships at all facilities as needed.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required • Associates or higher degree in health information management or healthcare related field preferred • Active approved coding credential from AAPC or AHIMA upon hire • Successful completion of Outpatient Coding Specialist II diagnosis and CPT coding pre-employment assessment upon hire • Three (3) years coding experience for hospital facility and/or Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Salary Range:
Minimum $22.00/visit - Maximum $36.32/visit. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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