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Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC607000 ACMG Administration

Summary:

Codes and abstracts inpatient and observation visits utilizing the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding classification and the CPT coding and reporting system when necessary, using official guidelines set forth in the AHA Coding Clinic Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Diagnoses and Procedures, as well as the American Health Information Management Association Standards for Ethical Coding.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Recommended Education:

Associate Degree

Required Work Experience:

Health Information Management- Direct_2 years with 1 year inpatient medical coding

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Description

1. Assigns all appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure codes. Assigns all Present on Admission (POA) indicators on all inpatient visits. All codes and POAs will be assigned following guidelines set forth in the AHA Coding Clinic Official Guidelines and the American Health Information Management Association Standards for Ethical Coding. CPT codes will be assigned following all rules set forth by the American Medical Association and published in the CPT Assistant newsletter. Codes will be assigned accurately at or before the time established for the bill to print while maintaining established coding productivity. Serves as a backup coding source for Same Day Surgery, Emergency Department, and Radiology patient visits when volumes or turnaround times require.

2. Abstracts all required data elements via the 3M 360 encoder and the Epic 6.x Abstracting module for all Same Day Surgery, Emergency Department, and Radiology patient visits. Runs and monitors monthly abstracting reports to assure that all records are accounted for and that all data elements are abstracted on each patient visit.

3. Develop and complete physician coding queries. Identifies records with coding issues and develops a coding query utilizing the official Query Format. Once the query is drafted, gives the record, the query, and other pertinent information to the Data Tech who will provide the record to the physician and track the query response. Once the query is completed and returned, completes the coding, finalizes the abstract return and notes the bill is finalized via the Billing system. Escalates problems to the Coding Manager.

4. Research and resolve accounts that have failed in the billing/collection process due to issues surrounding diagnostic and procedure coding.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.

Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology.

For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.

Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

“Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.” Michael – Business Operations Manager

“Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.” Linda – Information Systems Analyst

“We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.” Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator

“Care, love, and hope for children!” Kathy – Administrative Assistant

“When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!” Nick – Supply Assistant

Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.