HIM Coding Editor Specialist II
Full Time
Dallas, TX 75201
Posted
Job description
Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Resolves coding edits and has complete understanding of coding all episodes of patient care according to established coding guidelines and Parklands policies to ensure accuracy of recorded patient medical information and appropriate reimbursement for services rendered. The episodes of care to include inpatient, medical and surgical clinics, emergency department, surgeries, observations, etc.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
- Must have successfully completed an approved coding program OR
- Must be a graduate of a Health Information Management program.
- Must have either RHIA, RHIT, or CCS.
Experience:
- Must have 10 years of coding experience in an acute care hospital and clinical services environment.
Equivalent Education and/or Experience:
- May have an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above.
- Must be certified through the American Health Information Management Association as one of the following:
o Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA)
o Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
o Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (CCS-P)
OR
- Must be certified through the American Association of Procedural Coders as one of the following:
o Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Skills or Special Abilities:
- Must be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of coding and abstracting skills.
- Applicants must pass applicable coding test with an 85% or above prior to placement
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement (Medicare and Medicaid) principles.
- Must have extensive knowledge of medical terminology, the human disease process, anatomy and physiology.
- Must be able to demonstrate good organizational and leadership skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of computer software applications including MS Office.
Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.
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