Coding Specialist -Date:Sep 7, 2018 -Company:Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Work Schedule/Days: Day / Monday - Friday Employment Type: Full-Time JOB SUMMARY Provides accurate and timely assignment of appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes on the medical records for the purpose of collecting and indexing quality health information for routine patient types (outpatient diagnostic, outpatient physician practice/clinic, and/or emergency room encounters). EDUCATION -High school diploma or equivalent CERTIFICATION SUMMARY -Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and/or Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H) or Certified Outpatient Coding (COC) EXPERIENCE* -1 year of experience in hospital and/or physician practice outpatient coding PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* -Associate's degree in Health Information Management or related field KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES* -Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and computers -Proven detail orientation and good problem-solving related to coding JOB RESPONSIBILITIES* -Reviews the medical record, super bill, and/or charge sheet to identify the diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CM codes to routine patient types. -Identifies and assigns CPT-4 codes to all outpatient procedures. -Abstracts diagnostic and procedural codes and other pertinent data into the network system as defined in policy and procedures. -Reviews/monitors assigned work queues, physician notes reports, and missing documentation encounters and codes and abstracts any accounts that were missed. -Provides information on specific problem accounts to the Coding Supervisor. -Partners with the Coding Supervisor, Physician, and Practice Manager to identify and resolve documentation opportunities. SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES* Safety:Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system. Compliance:Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process. Maintains records of compliance activities and reports compliance activities to the Compliance Office. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Ability to lift up to 15 lbs independently not to exceed 50 lbs without assistance Bending/Stooping - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Climbing - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Hearing/Speaking - Effective communication with employees, supervisors/managers and staff. Effective communications with patients and visitors, as required. Lifting - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Sitting - Constantly (activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of time) Standing - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) Walking - Occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of time) WORKING CONDITIONS* No potential for exposure to blood and body fluids About Us: Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Childrens is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 28 neighborhood locations and a total of 638 beds, Childrens is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Childrens offers access to more than 70 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top childrens hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Childrens has been ranked on Fortune magazines list of 100 Best Companies to Work For for thirteen consecutive years and named one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check outWhat to Expect. Requisition #: 29121 Location: Office Park (1644) - 1644 Tullie Circle, Atlanta, GA 30329 Function: Revenue Cycle - Coding Nearest Major Market:Atlanta Job Segment:Medical, Physiology, Pediatric, Medical Coding, Emergency Medicine, Healthcare