Job description

Job Description

Hospital Coder - Flex

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois and Georgia.

Convenience, as needed - 15hrs per wk

Job Description:
Hospital Coder:
The Hospital Coder is responsible for documentation assessment and review of the electronic medical record documentation and charges on accounts to assign the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes, as well as CPT4 procedure codes and modifiers to individual health information for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing. DRG and APC assignment analysis to accurately reflect all diagnoses and procedures documented. Accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements. Verify key indicators in the finance software of the electronic health record. In absence of appropriate documentation, will seek out or query physicians for complete clarification. Assist management with special projects as needed, which may include training and education.

Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an approved Health Information Technology /Management program

Certification(s): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)

Experience:
2-3 years hospital-based inpatient, observation, and outpatient coding experience
Experience coding both manually using coding books, as well as with an electronic encoder program
Experience with charge entry and knowledge of Charge Description Master (CDM)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
DRG and APC assignment analysis. Documentation analysis for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements
Strong working knowledge of the Revenue Cycle Function; charge master driven vs. manual code assignment, revenue codes, the impact the position holds in keeping accounts receivable days at or below an administratively defined level
Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and communication skills. Knowledge of oncology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical and pharmacological terminology.
Strong knowledge of current regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging for services, reimbursement methodologies, and discharge Hospital Data Report requirements for Hospitals

Preferred Attributes:
Oncology coding experience
AHIMA coding credential
Experience with 3M coding and abstracting systems

Pay Range
$23.39 - $38.56

Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility. These factors are considered without regard to an individual's status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.

City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

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