WVU Medicine
POSITION SUMMARY:
To ensure accurate and appropriate gathering of information into the coding classification systems to meet departmental, hospital and outside agency requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate reimbursement, compliance and charging with the various coding guidelines and regulatory agencies. Responsible for obtaining accurate and complete documentation in the medical record for accurate coding assignment, severity of illness and risk of mortality for each medical record. This position is an integral part of an overall compliance program effort as it pertains to physician coding and billing functions, as such will interact with physician and non-physician providers to maximize correct coding initiatives. Responsible for analyzing and resolving issues of missing charges and problem accounts by researching information regarding department reimbursement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.High School Diploma or Equivalent.
2.Associates degree in Health Information Management with RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) or RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) OR CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based)/ or CPC (Certified Professional Coder).
EXPERIENCE:
1.Two years of medical coding experience required.
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