Peak Health Solutions, LLC

 Introduction:

We are looking for qualified Ambulatory Procedure Visit Medical Coder to join our team.

The location of this position is onsite at Andrews AFB Washington DC.

Stability & Reputation – Founded in 2004, Peak Health Solutions delivers a superior set of solutions to hospitals that are some of the largest and most prestigious in the country. Peak recognizes coding isn’t a project it is a Career! Keeping our coders consistently engaged is the #1 reason coders stay with Peak.

Compensation and Benefits – Peak Health Solutions offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes: Benefits, Paid Time Off, 401k with match and CEU reimbursement.

Employee Recognition – Employees will also participate in our company-wide rewards program entitled Reach – Recognizing Excellence, Accomplishments, Character and Hard work!

Job Description:

Summary: Responsible for assignment of accurate Evaluation and Management (E&M) codes, ICD diagnoses, current procedural terminology (CPT) and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), modifiers and quantities derived from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for ambulatory procedure visits. Trains and educates MTF staff on coding issues and plays a significant role in departmental and clinic-wide coding compliance activities.

Education:

A minimum of one of the following: An associate’s degree in health information management or a university certificate in medical coding, OR at least 20 quarter/30 semester hours university/college credit that includes relevant coursework such as anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, health information management, and/or pharmacology.

Qualifying Certification:

Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coder Specialist (CCS), Certified Coder Specialist — Physician (CCS-P).

Experience:

A minimum of eight (8) years medical coding and/or auditing experience in multiple surgical specialties (minimum of one (1) year to count a specialty).

Performance Outcome: 

May also be responsible for the assignment of accurate ICD diagnoses, CPT and HCPCS, modifiers, and quantities from medical record documentation (paper or electronic) for inpatient professional services (IPPS encounters – a.k.a, rounds).

Requirements

• • Thorough knowledge of E&M, ICD-10-CM, and CPT4 coding systems

• • Required to follow all coding guidelines

• • Required to follow all client specific guidelines and client specific policies & procedures

• • Required to keep up to date on all coding updates

• • Must maintain 95% or above accuracy level

• • Must maintain client/Peak productivity standards

1.1 Mandatory knowledge and skills.

1.1.1 Position requires excellent computer/communication skills for provider and staff interactions.

1.1.2 Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and disease process, medical terminology, coding guidelines (outpatient and ambulatory surgery), documentation requirements, familiarity with medications and reimbursement guidelines; and encoder experience.

1.1.3 Candidate must have ability to handle multiple projects and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

1.2 Education/Certification. The following are recognized certifications

1.2.1 Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Coder Specialist (CCS), Certified Coder Specialist – Physician (CCS-P) are preferred for outpatient/ambulatory surgery medical coders as long as candidate has a minimum of three year experience in the outpatient setting (physician’s office or ambulatory care centers) within the last five years.

1.2.2 An accrediting institution recognized by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) must accredit education and certification.

1.2.2.1 Continued Education Requirements: Contract medical coders will obtain the required continued education hours at no expense to the government in order to maintain current and proper national certification(s) required for the position.

1.3 Experience. A minimum of three years’ experience in the outpatient setting (ambulatory care centers) within the last five years is required or a minimum of two years if experience if that experience was in a military treatment facility. Multiple specialties encompass different medical specialties (i.e. Family Practice, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, OB/GYN, etc.) that utilize ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Ancillary specialties (PT/OT, Radiology, Lab, Nutrition, etc.) that usually do NOT use E&M codes do not count as qualifying experience. Additionally, coding, auditing and training exclusively for specialties such as home health, skilled nursing facilities, and rehabilitation care will not be considered as qualifying experience. Coding experience limited to making codes conform to specific payer requirements for the business office (insurance billing, accounts receivable) is not a qualifying factor.

1.4 Work Environment/Physical Requirements. The work is primarily sedentary. Requirements may include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending. Carrying or lifting of medical records may be required daily. Use of one or more computer programs and monitors may be required daily

Required Qualifications:

• • 8 years coding Outpatient pro-fee experience in the client specific specialty

• • Educational Requirements

• • ICD-10 Trained

• • Additional background with Inpatient Professional Fee preferred

• • Must hold and maintain a current certification credentialed through either the AAPC or AHIMA

Peak Health Solutions, an AMN Healthcare company, is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply

Apply Online: https://www.peakhs.com/candidates/find-jobs-with-peak/

 

Anne Arundel Community College

Introduction:

A strong candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to teach college-level health information technology courses and demonstrate current experience with a range of health care technology applications. Additionally, demonstrates excellence in oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Teaching assignments are 15 faculty load hours per semester to primarily include all courses Health Information Technology (HIT) courses that are taught on campus, online, hybrid, day, evening and weekends at multiple campus locations as needed to meet the departmental need.

With learning as its central mission, Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) has responded to the needs of a diverse community for more than 50 years by offering high quality, affordable and accessible learning opportunities. Established in 1961, AACC is a fully-accredited, public, two-year institution that offers national and regional studies that lead to a degree or certificate, industry credential, transfer to a four-year institution, or career enhancement, personal enrichment and lifelong learning. The college’s nationally recognized and award-winning programs help about 49,000 students annually achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.

Anne Arundel Community College has a student body of over 49,000 credit, non-credit, certificate and professional students, including 33 percent of students of color and 1,560 international students from 77 countries.

Located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland near historic Annapolis, home to the U.S. Naval Academy, AACC is conveniently located just minutes from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and downtown Baltimore and is not far from Washington, D.C. Bordering the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, the county has 437 miles of waterfront.

AACC is committed to supporting and sustaining a diverse and inclusive educational and work environment. Diversity is not merely a goal but a value that is embedded throughout the institution in multiple areas including, but not limited to: teaching, learning, student success, workplace effectiveness, and engagement in partnerships with local and global communities.

Faculty members are expected to serve on department, school and college committees; advise students; engage in professional development activities; and participate in community and business partnerships, research and grant opportunities. Faculty will use technology and learning outcomes assessment to enhance classroom teaching and demonstrate commitment to innovation and teaching excellence. College teaching experience is preferred.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College seeks exceptional teaching faculty who represent a diversity of thought and experience.

Job Description:

Teaching Function

Anne Arundel Community College is guided by principles that emphasize student success, especially in learning, and continuous improvement to maintain a progressive and vital learning community. AACC is a premier learning organization that is at the forefront of community college education. As such, faculty will:

• deliver instruction in a variety of formats;
• integrate learning outcomes assessment techniques in instructional planning, curriculum design and teaching activities;
• apply technology to the teaching and learning process;
• collaborate in flexible, imaginative problem-solving; and
• integrate interdisciplinary and global perspectives into curricula.

Duties

While faculty work of 30 faculty load hours per academic year includes primary responsibilities for teaching and assessing learning and for college, school and department service, advising, and professional development, the college seeks to break the frame that traditionally surrounds faculty assignments. In conjunction with their primary responsibilities, and in various combinations, faculty will:

• mentor students, including those students from specific target groups,
• mentor new full-time faculty and part-time faculty;
• design, format and deliver curriculum in a variety of formats;
• train and consult for workforce initiatives (e.g., forpublic and corporate partners, etc.);
• develop and implement community education and extended learning programs;
• partner with colleagues to enhance services to students and the community through recruitment and marketing, advising, retention strategies and activities;
• strengthen relations and collaborative activities with K-12 and baccalaureate-granting institutions;
• work with “at-risk” populations; and
• develop multicultural educational environments that affirm the value of cultural diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accredited college or university
• Current certification as a Registered Health Information Technology (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• A minimum of three years of documented recent practice experience in Health Information Management
• Be able to work in a collaborative environment
• Available to work evening and weekend hours
• Demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and technical proficiency with Health Information Management software, the Internet, Learning
• Management Systems and Microsoft Office
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to clinical affiliate sites and all campuses

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of two years of teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting preferred

• Knowledge of CAHIIM standards, accreditation processes and professional credentialing requirements
• Effective leadership, team building skills and a strong commitment to working with diverse students, faculty, administration and community members
• College teaching experience in health and health technologies is preferred
• Development, implementation, and evaluation of academic progression opportunities
• Experience with academic advisement of health information technology and medical coding students enrolled in the curriculum
• Supervision of students in a clinical/practicum setting
• Monitor and collect data regarding student ongoing progression. integrate learning outcomes assessment techniques in instructional planning, curriculum design and teaching activities
• Experience with using technology applications in the teaching and learning process
• Collaborate in flexible, imaginative problem-solving
• Experience with integrating interdisciplinary and global perspectives into curricula or learning environment
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision
• Evaluate, input and provide feedback of student grades in a timely manner per college standards
• Work with other programs and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in discipline, knowledge and instructional methods
• Maintain current CEU’s for certification
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Maintain six office hours each week
• Support the college’s mission and goals
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned

Apply Online: http://www.aacc.edu/employment

Johns Hopkins Health System

Introduction:

Johns Hopkins Health System employs more than 20,000 people annually.  When joining the Johns Hopkins Health System, you became part of a diverse organization dedicated to its patients, their families, and the community we serve, as well as to our employees.  Career opportunities are available in academic and community hospital settings, home care services, physician practices, international affiliate locations and in the health insurance industry.  Great careers continually advance here.

Job Description:

The Manager of the Coding Quality Unit will report to the Director of Casemix Information Management.  The Manager will organize audits at all facilities aimed at confirming compliance with the health system guidelines as well as with all coding guidelines and conventions.  The Manager will work with documentation improvement teams at all hospitals to assure compliance with all guidelines as well as identify coding opportunities to pursue.  The manager will assess staffing at all institutions, working with coding managers to assure all staff or auditors have been oriented prior to performing any coding or auditing function.  The manager will coordinate all coding training and will assure consistent coding production processes, standards and computer systems across all organizations.  The manager will recommend corrective action where standards are not being met and will assist individual department personnel in identifying and implementing solutions and evaluating individual performance through to resolution.  Manager will develop training for new coders as well as approving and writing or rewriting all guidelines to be used for facility hospital billing for the Johns Hopkins Health System. The position also requires a high level of communication with clinical and administrative staff.  This individual will serve as a liaison and reference person for the administrators, physicians, and clinical systems support personnel.  Manager will be intimately involved in the EPIC implementation process.

• Oversees and monitors implementation of the HIM compliance program
• Manages and audits retrospective query process per guidelines set forth in the AHIMA Query Practice Brief
• Serves as the primary Epic resource
• Develops and coordinates educational and training programs regarding elements of the HIM compliance program, such as appropriate documentation and accurate coding, to all appropriate personnel, including HIM coding staff and documentation improvement teams at all hospitals
• Ensures that coding and auditing consultants understand and agree to adhere to the organization’s HIM compliance program
• Conducts regular audits and coordinates ongoing monitoring of coding accuracy and documentation adequacy
• Provides feedback and focused educational in-services on the results of auditing and monitoring activities to all HIM coding departments and documentation improvement teams at all hospitals
• Compares coding and reimbursement profile with national and regional norms to identify variations requiring further investigation
• Conducts internal investigations of changes in coding practices or reports of other potential problems pertaining to coding and documentation
• Initiates corrective action to ensure resolution of problems areas identified during an internal investigation or auditing/monitoring activity
• Coordinates the appeals for errors due to coding under RAC audits
• Data mining in response to RAC findings, and risk analysis in preparation for permanent RAC reviews
• Reports noncompliance issues detected through auditing and monitoring, nature of corrective actions plans implemented in response to identified problems, and results of follow-up audits to the Director of Casemix Information Management
• Ensures the appropriate dissemination and communication of all regulation, policy, and guideline changes to affected personnel
• Serves as a resource for staff, documentation improvement teams, HIM coding department and administration to obtain information or clarification on accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Monitors adherence to the HIM compliance program
• Revises the HIM compliance program in response to changing organizational needs or new or revised regulations, policies, and guidelines

Required Qualifications:

• Requires excellent and comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, as defined by the Medical Diagnostic Categories and all body systems.  Strong background knowledge of disease process, pharmacology.
• Requires college-level knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Requires a complete and thorough understanding of the unique functions of each clinical area.
• Must be conversant in:  ICD-10-CM, APRDRGs, DRGs
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.  Knowledge of Access, knowledge of other programming languages a plus.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of clinical coding processing and documentation standards, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Must be conversant in clinical documentation improvement.
• High level of proficiency in adult education and training
• Requires a thorough understanding of Hospital bylaws and Joint Commission standards related to departmental activities.
• Requires knowledge of clinical pertinence requirements and proficiency in abstraction and data entry into all of the data base systems used for clinical documentation.
• Must be able to read and interpret electronic and manual documentation generated by healthcare professionals.
• Requires understanding of HSCRC and CMI impact on hospital budget

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) within 1 year; previous DRG validation is required.

Requires minimum three years coding management experience, three years previous validation experience and five plus years of inpatient and outpatient coding experience. Experience with the implementation of a Electronic Medical Record System highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requires analytical ability to allow for interpretation of clinical data in all clinical specialties to determine appropriate diagnoses supported by clinically pertinent data, ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 coding.
• Requires excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with all Hospital practitioners is essential.
• Requires the ability to provide constructive feedback for the development of coding staff.
• Requires the ability to develop and conduct in-service training relative to coding for individual practitioners and groups of clinicians.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with documentation improvement techniques.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with RHIT or RHIA required.

Masters degree preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Apply Online:

https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/job/coding-quality-manager-manager-supervisor-baltimore-md-johns-hopkins-hosp-170830/?utm_source=Referral

University of Maryland Capital Region Health

Job Description:

Coding Auditor

University of Maryland Capital Region Health (UMCRH) is searching for an experienced Coding Auditor to review the coding of diagnoses and procedures on inpatient/outpatient charts; ensuring that they adhere to coding guidelines of ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 principles and hospital guidelines.

You’ll maintain compliance with all Federal and state guidelines in relation to diagnostic coding, reimbursement, research and statistics as well as audit coding, data collection and analysis for quality purposes.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Current RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CCS-P accreditation from AHIMA
• At least 8 yrs of coding experience in an acute care setting that includes 3 yrs of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding and abstracting experience
• Minimum of 2 yrs experience in auditing inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient records
• 3 yrs experience in the interpretation and analysis of quantitative and qualitative statistical reporting
• Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology or an Independent Program in Health Information Technology (ISP/HIT)
• 3 yrs experience with DRG’s and understanding of APR’s/APC preferred

As a member of UMCRH, you’ll receive a competitive salary while working in an environment that challenges and rewards you for your contributions.

Instructions for Resume Submission:

Learn more about this position and submit your resume at:

https://jobs-umcapital.icims.com/jobs/4253/coding-auditor-(ahima-certification)/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=720&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

UM Capital Region Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply Online: https://jobs-umcapital.icims.com/jobs/4253/coding-auditor-(ahima-certification)/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=720&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240