HIM Coder II
Company: Kaiser
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
HIM Coders are responsible for coding a variety of services
including: Ambulatory Surgery, hospital professional visits and
procedures, clinic visits and procedures (including Urgent Care),
Pathology and EKGs. Both ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding is performed,
depending on the date of service. Coders read and interpret medical
record documentation to identify codeable diagnoses, services and
supplies, and assign codes as appropriate. They follow
industry-standard coding and payor guidelines and KFHPW policy and
procedures in the application of coding methodologies and medical
record interpretation. Coders also are required to have knowledge
of the KFHPW billing system to assure the coded data produces a
clean claim. Coding is critical for billing and reimbursement of
services provided by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
providers and staff. Coded data is also used in practice management
and in managing patient populations. Coding is required to submit
compliant bills, and for reporting Medicare encounter
data.Essential Responsibilities:
- Code hospital, ambulatory surgical center and clinic services
by assigning ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT and HCPCS codes for facility and/or
professional services delivered to patient by Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan of Washington providers and staff using encoding
software and coding books.
- Apply knowledge of medical science, medical terminology,
anatomy and physiology, and official coding guidelines to select
codes.
- Abstract medical information from electronic or paper medical
record systems.
- Perform data entry via electronic encoder or via manual data
entry.
- Maintain KFHPW standards for coding quality and
productivity.
- Maintains required certification by pursuing ongoing coding and
health information continuing education.
- Track and report productivity based on current departmental
processes.
- Track and log other data on coding activities or documentation
quality as requested by management.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by management
which are held at various Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of
Washington locations in the Puget Sound area.
- Support the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington values
of customer focus, accountability, innovation, excellence and
integrity by actively participating in and contributing to
improvements in team communications, work flow efficiencies, and
enhancements to overall coding quality.Basic Qualifications:
-Experience
- N/A -Education
- Vocational school/certificate program in medical terminology;
medical science and disease processes; anatomy and physiology; ICD,
CPT and HCPCS coding, and coding guidelines. -License,
Certification, Registration
- Coding Specialist Certificate OR Registered Health Information
Administrator Certificate OR Professional Coder Certificate -
Hospital OR Registered Health Information Technician Certificate OR
Outpatient Coder Certificate OR Professional Coder Certificate OR
Coding Specialist Certificate - Physician Based -Additional
Requirements:
- Knowledge of ICD, CPT and E&M coding and HCPCS coding,
including application of official coding guidelines for hospital,
ambulatory surgery and clinic settings.
- Knowledge of medical billing and compliance requirements.
- Customer service, communication, interpersonal and
organizational skills.
- Computer skill in MS Windows environment, including Excel and
10-key. -Preferred Qualifications:
- More than one coding certification at time of
hire/transfer.
- Associates degree in health information technology from
CAHIM-accredited program.
- Working knowledge of electronic medical record systems and
encoder applications.PrimaryLocation : Washington,Renton,Renton
Administration - AdamsHoursPerWeek : 40Shift : DayWorkdays : Mon,
Tue, Wed, Thu, FriWorkingHoursStart : 08:00 AMWorkingHoursEnd :
04:00 PMJob Schedule : Full-timeJob Type : StandardEmployee Status
: RegularEmployee Group/Union Affiliation : J04-OPEIU-OPEIU East
and WestJob Level : Individual ContributorJob Category : Medical
Records,Health Information ManagementDepartment : Renton Admin Adam
- Med Rcds-Coding Operations - 1130Travel : NoKaiser Permanente is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental
status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status,
genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of
diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.
Keywords: Kaiser, Seattle , HIM Coder II, Other , Lynnwood, Washington
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