Coding Apprentice
Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: New Haven
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionOverview To be part of our organization, every
employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support
our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity,
patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must
guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.The
Outpatient Coding Apprentice is an entry level coding position in
the OP Coding Department. The purpose of this position is to
provide an introduction into the Outpatient coding experience and
the applicable guidelines for an individual who is currently
enrolled in an accredited CAHIIM program pursuing a Registered
Health Information Technician (RHIT credential) or have graduated
in the last five years with an RHIA or RHIT credential. This
individual is expected to learn and apply coding concepts,
guidelines, and other necessary skills to successfully code OP
encounters including being well versed in ICD-10-CM, PCS, and CPT
coding. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
learning the Epic medical record, and understanding the
documentation requirements to code from , practical use with an
encoder, beginning to code simple outpatient encounters and
resolving applicable claim edits , and preparing to take on more
complex types of outpatient coding. This individual will be given
guidance and educational opportunities to develop a career in OP
facility coding as an Outpatient Coder
.EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities 1. Growth and
Development - Coding apprentices are expected to progress through
various outpatient coding types within their first year, including
a comprehensive understanding of the medical record and
documentation requirements for service line coding. It is expected
they will master coding basics within their first few months and be
fully proficient in a complex service line by the completion of
their first year.2. Coding Expectations - Coders are expected to
perform coding functions within departmental guidelines.
Departmental guidelines include productivity expectations, goals,
accurate use of coding statuses, work queues, stop bills and
communication and relationship building with colleagues and partner
departments.3. Coding Quality - Coders are expected to maintain a
minimum quality score of 95% in in all aspects of their coding
including diagnosis codes, procedure codes, etc. Coders are
evaluated by both, internal audits and third party external
audits.4. Exhibits enthusiasm for the profession, embraces
educational opportunities and department support offered and
remains engaged in the goals and vision of the department.
Participates and seeks out career development activities by reading
journals, coding articles, regularly attending department
educational opportunities, and actively participates in any
learning circles and /or group projects. Mentors and collaborates
with peers to help support consistency of overall work product, and
efficiency of workflows.Qualifications EDUCATIONCurrent enrollment
and in their second year of an accredited Registered Health
Information Technician Program or degree with valid RHIA or RHIT
credential obtained within the last five years .EXPERIENCENo
previous coding experience required, but helpful. Individual should
have a thorough understanding of coding and the revenue cycle from
educational program. Clinical experience of any kind
helpful.LICENSURERHIA or RHIT required with the exception of those
enrolled in an RHIT program. CCS or CCS-P coding credentials
preferred.SPECIAL SKILLSKnowledge of medical terminology, anatomy
and physiology, and disease process acquired in educational program
requirements. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability
to exercise good judgment, independent logic , light typing, and
excellent computer data entry skills. Computer system experience
including familiarity with encoder systems is helpful.
Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, New Haven , Coding Apprentice, Other , New Haven, Connecticut
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