AMBULATORY SURGERY MEDICAL RECORD CODING ; ; ; ; Abstracts, codes, and electronically records all diagnoses, surgical procedures, and other significant invasive and non- invasive procedures documented by the physician in an outpatient setting (i.e. includes GI Lab, Heart Cath Lab, Pain ; ; Management, and Invasive Radiology).
Core Competencies
Reviews the assignment and sequencing of codes for the principal diagnosis, principal procedure, complications and comorbid (CC) conditions, and other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures that should be coded according to ICD-10-CM official guidelines for coding and reporting, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM.
Reviews the assignment and sequencing of codes for the principal procedure, other significant invasive and non-invasive procedures according to the coding conventions and guidelines outlined in the CPT code set, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), the Outpatient Coding Editor (OCE), and the AMA CPT Assistant publication.
Applies Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) coding assignment requirements regarding the following: Modifiers approved for Hospital Outpatient use, CPT consistent with HCPCS Level II , Medical Necessity Justification (i.e., linking diagnosis to procedure/service performed), Evaluation and Management code assignment, when necessary.
Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to obtain clarification documentation to assist with accurate and complete diagnosis and procedure code assignments.
Demonstrates competency in performance of coding functions by maintaining current knowledge in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding.
Assists with the accurate abstraction and the correction of ‘hospital discharge data set’ through the Medical Information Reporting for California (MIRCal) system, in accordance with the regulations administered by the Office of Statewide Health, Planning nd Development (OSHPD).
Maintains a daily productivity level according to the benchmarks and standards outline in the HIM department policy and procedure.
Department Specific Competencies
Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when appropriate.
Answers telephone in a timely manner and ascertains needs and routes accordingly.
Performs indicated clerical and computer-related duties.
Education
Degree
Program
N/A
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Additional Information
High School Diploma, GED, or Higher Education. Completion of an ‘American Health Information Management Association’ (AHIMA) or an ‘American Academy of Professional Coders’ (AAPC) approved/sanctioned ICD-10-CM & CPT-4 coding certification program. Completion of: (1) Medical Terminology and (2) Anatomy & Physiology courses. ; ;Minimum National Certification: AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA); or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist - Physician (CCS-P); or AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); or AAPC Certified Professional Coder – Hospital (CPC-H).
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
2
2 years outpatient ambulatory surgery ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding in acute care facility
Additional Information
N/A
License / Certification Requirements
Compensation Range:
$38.03 - 59.81 / Hour
Numbers & Facts
Location
Torrance, California
Website
https://www.torrancememorial.org/contact-us/
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Anatomyunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)unmatched
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)unmatched
Consultingunmatched
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)unmatched
Data Setsunmatched
Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Health Information Managementunmatched
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)unmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
ICD-10unmatched
Medical Codingunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Medicareunmatched
Needs Assessmentunmatched
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Developmentunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Physiologyunmatched
Publicationsunmatched
Radiologyunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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