Company Overview
Our Vision: To be the Best Community Healthcare System in New England. About Rutland Regional Medical Center: The biggest community hospital in Vermont and the second largest hospital in the state, Rutland Regional Medical Center has been providing high quality healthcare to the Rutland Region for more than 125 years. As the needs of our community have grown and changed, so has Rutland Regional, adding services, staff and facilities. Providing preventive, diagnostic, acute and rehabilitative services, Rutland Regional Medical Center serves Rutland County, portions of southern and central Vermont and communities in eastern New York State. Rutland Regional is a Magnet(r) hospital supported by excellent nurses, high quality diagnostic and ancillary services and a broad array of sophisticated equipment technology, including advanced diagnostic imaging, a top-of-the-line linear accelerator used in the treatment of cancer patients, and a diagnostic Cardiovascular and Angiographic Lab. At Rutland Regional we manage and adapt to change and growth while continuing our focus on a high standard of personalized, quality medical care, adding key specialties to serve community needs, and focusing on attracting and recruiting highly trained doctors, nurses and staff. We are committed to providing the services, both in and out of the hospital, required to maintain the health of not just our patients, but the entire community
Summary
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, assigns diagnostic, procedural & E&M codes to patient medical record. Codes charts under the ICDCM, PCS and HCPCS Systems related to patient’s visit in order provide statistical, payment and DRG assignments. Abstracts required data into hospital abstracting system and assigns codes and charges based on documentation. Responsible for accurate charge capture and coding to support timely billing and hospital reimbursement. Coder must work in a self-directed team environment to keep revenue cycle performance current.
Minimum Education
- Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in medical information technology (with college level courses in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, ICDCM coding, and prospective payment) required.
- College level course in Anatomy & Physiology required.
- Evidence of successful complete of basic coding coursework (i.e. Stafford, AHIMA, AAPC etc.)
Minimum Work Experience
- 6 months of experience preferred.
- Recent health information, ER or hospital financial background.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Eligible for designation as a CCS-P or CCS preferred.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
- Demonstrate moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Medical Terminology.
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