Facility Hospital Coder

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Hospital Coder:  

The Hospital Coder is responsible for documentation assessment and review of the electronic medical record documentation and charges on accounts to assign the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes, as well as CPT4 procedure codes and modifiers to individual health information for data retrieval, analysis and claims processing.  DRG and APC assignment analysis to accurately reflect all diagnoses and procedures documented.  Accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.  Verify key indicators in the finance software of the electronic health record. In absence of appropriate documentation, will seek out or query physicians for complete clarification.  Assist management with special projects as needed, which may include training and education. 

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

Education: Graduate of an approved Health Information Technology /Management program 

Certification(s): Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)  - MUST HAVE 1 OF THESE

Experience:  

2-3 years hospital-based inpatient, observation, and outpatient coding experience  

Experience coding both manually using coding books, as well as with an electronic encoder program 

Experience with charge entry and knowledge of Charge Description Master (CDM) 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

DRG and APC assignment analysis. Documentation analysis for accurate abstracting of clinical data to meet regulatory and compliance requirements 

Strong working knowledge of the Revenue Cycle Function; charge master driven vs. manual code assignment, revenue codes, the impact the position holds in keeping accounts receivable days at or below an administratively defined level 

Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and communication skills. Knowledge of oncology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, surgical and pharmacological terminology. 

Strong knowledge of current regulatory agency requirements for coding and charging for services, reimbursement methodologies, and discharge Hospital Data Report requirements for Hospitals 

Preferred Attributes: 

Oncology coding experience 

AHIMA coding credential  

Experience with 3M coding and abstracting systems 

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

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