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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Codes and abstracts professional fee hospital services performed by SLPG  physicians  from medical records according to ICD-9/ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS II, and CMS guidelines.  Utilizes 3M Encoder for validation of RVUs and CPT-4 procedure unbundling.

• Maintains a 95% coding accuracy rate as measured through quality reviews.

• Maintains daily productivity as outlined

• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines as they relate to physician services for hospital inpatient, observation, consultant, surgical, critical care, and E & M services.

• Performs data entry of abstracted physician information into specialty- specific databases.

• Conducts educational sessions to the medical staff for coding and documentation compliance.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: 

Sitting for up to seven hours per day, three- four at a time.  Frequently uses fingers for typing, data entry, etc.  Frequent  use of hands.  Use of  upper extremities to rarely lift up to ten pounds.  Rarely stoops, bends, or reaches above shoulder level.  Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.  Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, peripheral vision and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P)

Certified Coding Specialist – (CCS)

A working knowledge of ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding is required.

Candidates who are RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P eligible, or otherwise credential-eligible at the time of hire must obtain the applicable AHIMA or AAPC credential within one (1) year of their hire date as a condition of continued employment with St. Luke’s University Health Network.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum 1-3 years experience in CPT/HCPCS physician procedural coding.  Previous experience with computerized patient record and coding system preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1-3 years CPT/HCPCS physician procedural coding; working knowledge of ICD-9/10, CPT, HCPCS; RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P, or CCS credential or eligibility; must reside in PA or NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• coding physician services
• abstracting medical records
• conducting educational sessions

Skills & Tools

3M Encoder, ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT-4, HCPCS II

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania or New Jersey
• Languages: English

About St. Luke's University Health Network

A non-profit health network providing comprehensive care, education, and community service. — Industry: Healthcare