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Prime Healthcare is hiring: Medical Records Coding Coordinator in Kansas City

prime healthcareKansas City, MOSenior L5
Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsMedical Records SpecialistsHealth Informatics Specialists
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Overview
Department: Medical Records
Shifts Available: Days - Monday thru Friday
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 5:00pm (No weekends or holidays)
Location: St Joseph
Medical Center–Kansas City, MOWe are seeking a Medical RecordsCoding Coordinator, also referred to as aMedical Coding Coordinator, Medical CoderorHealth Information Coding Coordinator. The Medical Coding Coordinatoris responsible forreviewing and analyzing medical records and assigningaccurateICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codesin accordance withregulatory and hospital guidelines. This positionensurescoded and abstracted information is entered accurately into the electronic health information system to support revenue cycle operations, internal reporting, and required regulatory reporting.
Responsibilities: **The Coder/Coding Coordinator also works closely with hospital departments, corporate teams, and external coding vendors to resolve documentation and workflow issues and helpmaintaina low Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) rate. Review and analyze medical records to assignaccurateICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for all applicable service types Enter andvalidatecoded and abstracted patient information within the electronic health information system Ensure coding is completed accurately andtimelyin accordance withregulatory requirements and hospital-specific guidelines Collaborate with hospital departments, corporate teams, and coding vendors to support coding and charge-entry completion Identifyand help resolve issues affecting DNFB, including documentation deficiencies, late charges, scanning or indexing delays, and technical system issues
Qualifications:
  • Certification or license as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.); Required
  • Minimum 3 years experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting; preferred
  • Basic computer experience; required
  • Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting; preferred
  • Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred
  • Successful completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and coding ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS; required
  • Successful completion of ICD-10 training is required
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective interaction between various departments in the hospital and the onsite or remote coding team
  • Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
  • Employer 401K options
  • Tuition reimbursement options
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options
  • Many other amazing benefits
  • Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/#LI-JJ3Employment Status
Full TimeShift DaysEqual Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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