Primary City/State:

Arizona, Arizona

Department Name:

Coding Ambulatory

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Revenue Cycle

A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.

If you are interested in a career in OBGYN, then Banner is the place you want to be. With our Urology​ Phys ician Coder | Medical Coder position, you will have the opportunity to code in our academic or non-academic team. Here at Banner you will be exposed to not only Urology ​ services within our teams we have subspecialties that belong to our clinics, such as Maternal Fetal Medicine where you would be coding for high risk pregnancies and deliveries, ultrasounds and some procedures, Urology Gynecology, OBGYN you will see specialized surgical cases related to pelvic organ prolapse and urinary retention, In Gynecology Oncology with this specialty you would be coding more complex Hysterectomies, pelvic exenterating, and robotic cases related to female cancers. With this group of subspecialties in OBGYN you have more opportunities to learn other services with our specialties that not all OBGYN offices perform is on this team. This is a great opportunity to build your OBGYN coding resume. The ideal candidate would have 2 years+ of coding experience ideally in Urology​ and must have at least 1 year experience. Production expectation depend on placement anywhere from 6 to 12 charts per hour, 90% or better on surgical audits done minimum of twice a year. There are also opportunities for overtime with special projects from time to time. Technologies being used include RCx, Cerner/Powerchart, 3M, NextGen. This requires being fully CPC (AAPC) or CCS (AHIMA) certification . Preferred experience in Gynecology Oncology surgeries and coding, knowledge and experience with academic coding/guidelines. Come join a strong team of 11 Coders with an Associate Director and Associate Manager.

In most of our Coding roles, there is a Coding Assessment given after each successful interview. Banner Health provides your equipment when hired. You will be fully supported in training with continued support throughout your career here!

This is a fully remote position and available if you live in the following states only: AK, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI & WY.

The hours are flexible as we have remote Coders across the Nation. Generally, any 8-hour period between 7am – 7pm can work Monday- Friday, with production being the greatest emphasis.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Apply today!

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POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates medical records, provides clinical and surgical abstraction and assigns appropriate clinical diagnosis and procedure codes in accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Analyzes medical information from medical records. Accurately codes diagnostic and procedural information in accordance with national coding guidelines and appropriate reimbursement requirements. Consults with medical providers to clarify missing or inadequate record information and to determine appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes. Provides thorough, timely and accurate coding in accordance to department specific productivity and quality standards. Codes ICD CM and CPT4 for accurate APC assignment. Addresses National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits as appropriate. Reconciliation of charges as required.

2. Abstracts clinical diagnoses, procedure codes and documents other pertinent information obtained from the medical record into the electronic medical records. Seeks out missing information and creates complete records, including items such as disease and procedure codes, discharge disposition, date of surgery, attending physician, consulting physicians, surgeons and anesthesiologists, and appropriate signatures/authorizations. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information/documentation to coding quality analysts, supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment.

3. Provides quality assurance for medical records. For all assigned records and/or areas assures compliance with coding rules and regulations according to regulatory agencies for state Medicaid plans, Center for Medicare Services (CMS), Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), as well as company and applicable professional standards.

4. As assigned, compiles daily and monthly reports; tabulates data from medical records for research or analysis purposes.

5. Works independently under regular supervision. Uses specialized knowledge for accurate assignment of ICD/CPT codes according to national guidelines. May seek guidance for correct interpretation of coding guidelines and LCDs (Local Coverage Determinations).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and specialized formal training equivalent to the two year certification course in medical record keeping principles and practices, anatomy, physiology, pathology, medical terminology, standard nomenclature, and classification of diagnoses and operations, or an Associate’s degree in a related health care field.

Requires at least one of the following: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician (CCS-P), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), in an active status with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification may also include a general area of specialty.

Six months providing professional coding services or other related healthcare experience within a broad range of health care facilities.

Must demonstrate a level of knowledge and understanding of ICD and CPT coding principles as recommended by the American Health Information Management Association coding competencies, and as normally demonstrated by certification by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote setting, utilizing common office programs, coding software and abstracting systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Specialty Certification.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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