Clinical Coder Atrium Health - Trauma Registrar - Acute Care - REMOTE

Overview

Department: 36200 Carolinas Medical Center - Trauma Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Position is for the Trauma Registry. This is a remote position. Starting hours are Mon-Thurs 6a-4:30p with flexibility increasing over time.

Specialty Area:
Trauma

Additional

Essential Functions:

• Downloads and analyzes daily reports using EPIC to identify patient cases that meet Trauma Registry inclusion criteria
• Creates/maintains daily log of identified patients, using Excel.
• Demonstrates technical competence in navigating external websites (EMS, ME, etc.) and abstracting required data.
• Completes concurrent and retrospective data abstraction of Trauma registry cases—inclusive of reconciling data as new information becomes available
• Supports data validation through bi-weekly individual validation reports as well as end of month reports.
• Supports data accuracy through required ACS inter-rater review of a minimum 10% of records abstracted.
• Supports NC/ACS required data transfers in accordance with submission deadlines.
• Maintains compliance with required departmental, NC, TQIP/ACS-sanctioned ongoing education.
• Attends departmental, regional, and state meetings as required
• Collaborates with members of the Trauma Program including PI Coordinators, Program Managers, Physician liaisons, etc.
• Participates in required ACS/NC trauma designation survey processes.
• Completes records of low complexity, ED discharged – 2 days LOS, scene calls only.
• Accuracy Metric:
• 100% review – 0-3 months employed
• 50% review – 3-6 months employed
• 25% review >= 6 months employed

Pay Range

$25.30 - $37.95

CCA or CPC-A required or must be obtained within one year.

Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC), CIC preferred plus a passing score on the Coding test.

Essential Functions

• Reviews low complexity medical records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure and all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedures.
• Reviews charges including Evaluation and Management levels.
• Demonstrates the technical competence to use the facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital mainframe and/or EMR in an on-site or remote setting.
• Abstracts coded data and other pertinent data in the hospital electronic health record.
• Ensures the accuracy of data input.
• Meets established quality and productivity standards.
• Stays abreast of coding principles and regulatory guidelines related to outpatient coding.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to concentrate and sit for long periods of time while reviewing electronic health records. Daily and weekly deadlines must be met in a fast paced office environment and/or at home environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications.

High School Diploma or GED required. Courses in Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology and Pharmacology preferred. Coding Experience Preferred. CCA or CPC-A required or must be obtained within one year. Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC), CIC preferred plus a passing score on the Coding test. Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications required.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

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• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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