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About Duke Health's Patient Revenue Management Organization
Pursue your passion for caring with the Patient Revenue Management Organization, which is Duke Health's fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization that supports the entire health system in streamlining the revenue cycle. This includes scheduling, registration, coding, billing, and other essential revenue functions.
This position is 100% remote. All Duke University remote workers must reside in one of the following states: North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, and Texas.
The Medical Records Coder II is a certified Coder. Coordinate or review the work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs. Code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Review the medical record to ensure specific diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.
Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and/or CPT coding conventions.
Coordinate/review the work of designated employees. Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.
Assist with research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs in areas of specialization.
Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary and secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure the DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate and optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, and regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Health Care and Finance Administration (HCFA), the Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc.
Assist with special projects as required.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
High school diploma required.
RHIA certification: no experience required RHIT certification: no experience required CCS certification: one year of coding experience required CPC or HCS-D certification: two years of coding experience required
Must hold one of the following active/current certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding
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