Reports To: Revenue Cycle Director
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt, Hourly $24.68-30.00
The working environment is a hospital setting with exposure to patients, residents, and families; sharps, infectious diseases, biological and chemical hazards; machinery and equipment; and potentially extreme temperatures and noise levels. Employees are required to follow all safety practices and protocols at all times.
Essential Functions:
Abstract pertinent information from patient records; assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, or HCPCS codes.
- Perform coding for all Rural Health Clinic, Outpatient Specialty Clinic, inpatient/observation procedures and stays, emergency room visits, and ambulatory surgeries. Drop both professional and facility fees for all cases, orthopedics, general surgery, outpatient IV infusions, laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, and behavioral health. Other department specialties added as they come on.
- Follow up with physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is insufficient, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes.
- Participate in coding training, ongoing audits, and associated work plans.
- Keep current knowledge of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements; bring identified concerns to supervisor as necessary.
- Expand job related skills and knowledge to improve performance and adjust to change.
- Ensure compliance with the Standards of Ethical Coding by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and adhere to official coding guidelines.
- Work to obtain and maintain an above 95% coding accuracy rate as per national standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Certified Medical Coding Certificate from an accredited university or technical school required.
- Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT diagnosis and procedure coding principles required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and common procedures required.
Skills and Expectations:
- Kind and professional demeanor.
- Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.
- Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.
- Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.
- Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.
- Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.
- Understand and adhere to all of PMC’s policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to PMC’s Code of Conduct.
- Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
- Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.
- Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs
- Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.
- Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.
- Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.
- Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.
- Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.
- May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.
Pioneers' history began in 1947 when Freeman Fairfield, a previous resident of this community, approached the County Commissioners about establishing a hospital. Over the next several years, Mr. Fairfield worked with the Commissioners and a group of local citizens to build a hospital for the Meeker community. Opening its doors in 1950, Pioneers began offering acute health care and surgical services to the community, licensed through the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services. We are Medicare and Medicaid-certified, accept private insurance, and, of course, self-pay. Financial arrangements may be set up through the Business Office.
In 1964, the Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing opened its doors for long-term care, made possible through the generosity of the wills of Carl and Adelaide Walbridge. Attached to the north side of the hospital, the Wing, with its 33 beds, brings skilled and intermediate nursing to residents who are unable to care for themselves. Through the Wing's rehabilitation services, exercise, and activity groups, each resident's care is individualized to meet his or her physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual needs. The Wing is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.
First-line health care services are delivered through Meeker Family Health Center. The MFHC originated in 1990 as a rural health clinic, and its physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff continue to strive to meet our community's and visitors' healthcare needs.
