White Plains Hospital Job Description

Title:   MLW Coder                                             Job Code:   800557

 

 

Department/Location:  Department of

Laboratories

 

FLSA Status: NE

 

 

Reports to:    Administrative Manager

 

 

Position Summary

     

 

Responsible for diagnosis coding for all Laboratory records according to established guidelines. Assists with Laboratory Outreach registrations as the need arises. ICD-10 Coding coordination and follow-up with physician offices. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:                                                                                                                                                                             

Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Review and confirmation of all Outreach Laboratory requisitions for appropriate diagnosis coding. Enters appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes in the HIS. Coordinate contacts with physician offices for diagnosis and/or ICD-10 codes if not provided on the referring prescription. Documents phone conversation with physician’s office according to Medicare guidelines. Assists MLW Billing Liaison with patient/client follow-up. Consult with Client Service Rep on client ICD-9 coding education issues. Assists with Outreach Laboratory Registrations as the need arises. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

 Education & Experience Requirements                                                                                                                                                                             

High School Graduate capable of typing 45 wpm. Previous hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes preferred. Medical terminology required.

Core Competencies

     

 

Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance

 

 

 

 Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment                                                                                                                                                                             

  May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. Ability to remain in stationary position 90% of the time Constantly utilizes/operates computer and other office equipment

 

 

 Primary Population Served                                                                                                                                                                             

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Neonatal (birth – 28 days) Patients with exceptional communication needs Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Patients with developmental delays Pediatric (1 – 12 years) Patients at end of life Adolescent (13 – 17 years) Patients under isolation precautions Adult (18 – 64 years) Patients with cultural needs Geriatric (> 65 years) All populations Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities

☒ Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.