Job Details

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:
$28.70 - $41.70

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Assigns codes accurately to diagnoses and procedures within the medical record to comply with federal and state regulations. Sequences codes accurately for proper and optimal DRG assignment. Queries physicians or hospital staff as needed to ensure proper assignment of codes. Abstracts data from the medical records and assures that all required elements are appropriately entered into the hospital information system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Previous hospital or medical setting or patient coding experience.

Other Credentials:CCS

Knowledge and Skills: Possesses excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Has vigilance and keen attention to detail. Possesses proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges. Excellent time management to meet deadlines and productivity targets. Intermediate computer skills.

Special Training: Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS. Knowledge and experience using an encoder, and EMR required.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet productivity standards. Ability to interact effectively with other staff members to complete certain aspects of job.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assigns codes with high accuracy rate in accordance with inpatient coding guidelines. Completes coding according to established time frame and ensures reduced DNFB accounts.
• Maintains excellent accuracy rate for proper sequencing of codes for proper DRG assignment per coding guidelines.
• Discusses medical record information with providers, quality, and CDI when necessary, in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Contacts providers or other staff to obtain missing documentation or signatures timely in an effort to reduce DNFB accounts.
• Abstracts data with a high accuracy rate in accordance with established policy.
• Adapts to changing department demands evidenced by higher department efficiency.
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines.
• Maintains productivity standards per established monthly goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include:

Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 15 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: N/A

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range 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 base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.