Coder II - PRN Days at Williamson Health
Hermitage, TN 37076
About the Job
Summary
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide accurate, complete and timely coding of diseases and operations for the purposes of compiling statistical data, obtaining reimbursement and production of clinical data for indexing. Serves as mentor/educator for Coding Specialist I.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
High School Graduate
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or eligible.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or eligible.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Workplace Experience:
At least five years of inpatient coding experience to include all payers.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Anatomy and Physiology required
Medical Terminology required
Computer skills
Medi-tech in-house computer system
Codefinder/DRG finder software
Ability to access all types of coding references; on-line and hard copy
Demonstrated coding accuracy rate as per department standard.
Demonstrated coding productivity as per department standard
Physical Environment:
Office
Physical Effort:
Prolonged sitting, repetitive motion i.e. keyboarding, bending, reaching, and stretching to retrieve items up to 15 pounds.
Prolonged viewing of computer screens and charts consisting of typed and handwritten entries.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South's most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
To provide accurate, complete and timely coding of diseases and operations for the purposes of compiling statistical data, obtaining reimbursement and production of clinical data for indexing. Serves as mentor/educator for Coding Specialist I.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education / Training:
High School Graduate
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or eligible.
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or eligible.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Workplace Experience:
At least five years of inpatient coding experience to include all payers.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Anatomy and Physiology required
Medical Terminology required
Computer skills
Medi-tech in-house computer system
Codefinder/DRG finder software
Ability to access all types of coding references; on-line and hard copy
Demonstrated coding accuracy rate as per department standard.
Demonstrated coding productivity as per department standard
Physical Environment:
Office
Physical Effort:
Prolonged sitting, repetitive motion i.e. keyboarding, bending, reaching, and stretching to retrieve items up to 15 pounds.
Prolonged viewing of computer screens and charts consisting of typed and handwritten entries.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes and MS-DRGs to inpatient charts based on information obtained from the medical record.
- Accurately assign valid ICD-10-CM and CPT codes and APC's to outpatient charts based on medical information obtained from the medical record.
- Accurately abstract required data from the patient medical record.
- Maintains acceptable department coding/abstracting productivity level.
- Maintains acceptable department coding/abstracting quality level.
- Coordinates with Clinical Documentation Specialists regarding clinical clarifications; questions and helps to promote good teamwork efforts with the CDI Program.
- Utilizes appropriate reference materials which include basic computer knowledge and skills.
- Knowledgeable of compliance issues regarding documentation and coding.
- Ability to efficiently use computer and software relating to coding functions.
- Ability to read and comprehend all medical information recorded in patient's medical record.
- Stays current with resource department material.
- Serves as a mentor/ambassador to Coding Specialist I positions.
