Job Description

The Impact You Can Make
Team Impact

The Hospital Medical Coder is responsible for the application of the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes (including applicable modifiers), to the hospital medical record. They are responsible for sequencing diagnoses and procedures by following the ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT4, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS), Medicare, Medicaid and other fiscal intermediary guidelines. Support the reporting of healthcare data elements (e.g. diagnoses and procedure codes, hospital acquired conditions, patient safety indicators) required for external reporting purposes (e.g. reimbursement, value based purchasing initiatives and other administrative uses, population health, quality and patient safety measurement, and research) completely and accurately, in accordance with regulatory and documentation standards and requirements, as well as all applicable official coding conventions, rules, and guidelines. The individual must maintain medical coding quality and productivity as established by the department.

This position is fully remote, and equipment is provided. Applicant must be able to maintain a remote work location to protect patient information and adhere to both HIPAA and Hospital Privacy policies.

3M 360 necessary. EPIC experience is a plus. Must have experience using a hospital encoder.

The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission

Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities

• Contributes to the creation of a compassionate and caring environment for patients, families and colleagues through displays of kindness and active listening. Recognizes and appreciates that each employee's work is valuable and contributes to the success of the Mission.
• Advance coding knowledge and practice through continuing education, including but not limited to meeting continuing education requirements.
• Utilizing official coding rules and guidelines apply the most accurate coding to represent that patient services on the hospital claim.
  Apply skills, knowledge of currently mandated coding and classification systems, and official resources to select the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes

Education/Accredited Programs

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience in hospital medical coding preferred.
  Prior experience with 3M 360 and EPIC system is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

Must have a coding credential through AHIMA or AAPC and be in good standing.

Skills/Abilities

• Applicants must receive a score of 80% or above on assessment. Will consider new coders with a higher assessment score.
• Excellent computer skills, navigating multiple systems at once, troubleshooting.
• Must be able to work independently as position is fully remote. Maintain a remote coding work area that protects confidential health information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS or CPT-4 Coding classification system, depending on the position being hired for.
  Detail-oriented and efficient while maintaining productivity.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $25.82 to $33.76 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.

Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .

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