CASY-MSCCN Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The outpatient coder is responsible for accurate coding of outpatient conditions and procedures working from the appropriate documentation in the health record of the patient. Analyzes physician/provider documentation contained in assigned Routine Outpatient (RO) health records (electronic, paper or hybrid) to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses and any procedures. Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references) in the assignment of ICD diagnosis and procedure codes

Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by:

• The Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

• American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification

• American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Assistant for CPT codes

• American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding

• Revenue Excellence/RHM Organization coding policies

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran