Ancillary Coder - Health Information Management (CH)
Department: Health Information
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours: 8a-4p
Job Grade: N12
Union Job: No
Job Details:
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Ancillary Coder - Health Information Management (Catholic Health):  Working within the context of an interdisciplinary team setting, assigns ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT procedure codes as appropriate for ancillary services, including but not limited to Primary Care, Radiology, Laboratory medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, Physical and Occupational Therapy for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research and compliance with all applicable regulations. Diagnoses and procedures are coded through review of the ancillary services report, utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications.
 REPORTS TO: Catholic Health System Coding Manager and Center Manager, LIFE
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
 
SKILL AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM): 
 
Educational Requirements:
·         A graduate of a Certified Health Information Technology, Professional Coder program or Certified Medical Coder program with certification by the American Health Information Management Association or theAmericanAcademyof Professional Coders. (CCS, CMC, CPC) 
·         Candidates are required to take and successfully pass a CHS coding test
·         Certification as an RHIA or RHIT is desirable but not required
·         An RHIA or RHIT eligible candidate would be considered if enrolled in a HIT or HIM program and has completed coding, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology. 
·         Successful certification within one (1) year of date of hire. (AHIMA or AAPC)
 
Experience Requirements
·         Experience with electronic health records or practice management systems preferred
·         Maintains credentials by meeting AHIMA/ AAPC continuing education requirements.
·         Previous outpatient coding or physician office coding experience preferred
 
Knowledge, Skills, Ability
 
·         Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. 
·         Must possess good communication skills. 
·         Ability to develop and maintain relationships and to work productively with all levels of personnel including physicians and staff.
·         Customer focus
·         Accountable/Results oriented
 
WORKING CONDITIONS: 
·         Individual works in an office setting utilizing medical records, computers and various software and reference books to assign codes for accurate reimbursement. Travel may be required. NYS Drivers license and transportation is required for occasional travel.
 
Environment:
·         Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most office jobs. Physical Effort
The description and charts below maybe helpful in describing the degree of physical effort required:
·         Minimum physical effort required, typical of most office work.
 
ACTIVITY & STRENGTH: (SEDENTARY)
Low Lift (floor to knuckle): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Mid Lift (knuckle to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
High Lift (shoulder and above): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Full Lift (floor to shoulder): Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Carry: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Push: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Pull: Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
Overall Strength Category:  Occasional 0 to 2.6 hours/day (1-10 lbs.); Frequent 2.7 to 5.3 hours/day (negligible); Constant 5.4 to 8 hours/day (negligible)
 
Dictionary Of Occupational Titles
 Constant (C) 67-100% Workday
Frequent (F) 34-66% Workday
Occasional (O) 0-33% Workday
Not Present (N)
 
Activity - Job Demand
Walk -Occasional
Climb Stairs -Occasional
Stoop -Occasional
Kneel -Occasional
Crouch- Occasional
Reach (immediate)- Frequent
Reach (overhead) -Occasional
Handling -Frequent
Fingering -Frequent
Sitting- Frequent
Standing- Occasional
Push Cart -Occasional
Pull Cart- Occasional
 INTERNAL/EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:
 
INTERNAL: Frequent interaction with HIM, Ancillary departments and Financial Services.
EXTERNAL: Interaction with physicians, physician''s offices, Professional Medical Billing Services and occasionally participants/patients.
HR Use Only: NYS DOL
HR Use Only: WW
HR Use Only: HH