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Posted: 05-Nov-23
Location: MN and WI Remote, Minnesota
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 2302727Z
About Children's Minnesota
Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
Department Overview
* Oversight of the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of the medical record and patient indexes for patient care, legal, revenue, research, and regulatory needs;
* Classification of diagnosis and procedures according to approved classification and nomenclatures such as ICD-9, CPT, Snomed, etc.
* Maintaining the security and integrity of health information;
* Providing documentation tools/services such as dictation, transcription, electronic templates, scribes, and paper forms;
* Collection, quality control, and dissemination of data for comparative data bases and statistical reports including specific disease and procedure registries;
* Providing access to medical record information through release of information processes.
Position Summary
Children's Minnesota HIM Sr Ambulatory Coding Specialist are responsible for reviewing patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures. They accurately assign ICD-10-CM, CPT and E&M codes to their highest level of specificity based on clinician documentation for outpatient services, general pediatric and specialty clinic areas including both professional and facility charge review. This position participates in clinician education and provides feedback to clarify coding concepts. They are responsible for abstracting clinical data elements for performance improvement, research, reporting and reimbursement purposes. They maintain current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelines. The HIM Sr Ambulatory Coding Specialist assess record completion; assign deficiencies as needed and follow-up on incomplete records to ensure timely billing.
*Certifications must be through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Credentials that meet requirement: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered health Information Technician (RHIT), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Education:
*As outlined in the above credentials' requirements.
Experience:
*2+ years' experience as an ambulatory or inpatient coder.
*Successful completion of Children's coding evaluation required.
*Demonstrated experience working with medical providers and allied health professionals preferred.
*Prior experience and knowledge in electronic medical record application, including automated encoders preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*Ability to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
*Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and maintain attention to detail in order to meet customer expectations.
*Demonstrated strong desire to learn.
Physical Demands
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.
Children's Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.