Description:
West Florida Healthcare is located in Pensacola,
FL. With 531 beds, our facility offers a range of comprehensive/specialty
healthcare services. We are committed to clinical excellence,
innovation, and enhancing the healthcare standards
for our community.
The Coder IV oversees the day-to-day
functions of the Health Information Management department
as it relates to the review of medical records to select,
assign, and sequence the appropriate ICD-9-CM and HCPCS
CPT coding applications. The individual responsibilities
include: Codes/Abstracts all types of Inpatient and
Outpatient records. Codes/Abstracts an average of 3
Inpatient records per hour, 6 IRF/PAI discharges, 4
IRF/PAI contractual, 3 Surgical Day Care (SDC), 3 Observation
(OBS), 13 Emergency (ED), and 30 Clinical (CLI) records
with 95% accuracy. Reviews all appropriate coding resources
in order to remain current with knowledge. Meets all
education requirements as stated in policy and as required
by the CIA. Utilizes both physician and nursing documentation
in code assignment. Initiates physician query when
appropriate. Responds to various phone requests, record
retrieval, filing reports on medical records, and utilization
of various software programs within the sub-departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
Prefer undergraduate degree in HIM/HIT program. RHIT/RHIA
eligible. Completed coursework in Human Anatomy and
Physiology, Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology/Disease
Processes.
Experience: Minimum three to five
years acute care hospital, rehab and psych inpatient
and outpatient coding. Experience in Health Information
Management, Medical Records or a Medical Office preferred
Knowledge of ICD-9-CM diagnosis required.
Skills:
Good organizational, critical thinking, communication
skills in a detail-oriented, multi-tasks, customer-
focused organization. Computer skills a must with data
analysis background and knowledge. Good quantitative
and qualitative skills. Able to comprehend and follow
written and verbal instructions. Able to type 35 words
per minute.
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