Case Study 1 Assign
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Lone Star College System, North Harris *
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Health Science
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May 7, 2024
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Instructions: Review the case study and complete the following questions utilizing content available ??
within chapters 4, 6, 9, and 10 where applicable. (what does that mean?)
Develop one description
that combines
the
different
coding
job roles identified
at both hospitals
in the case study
into one position that has two different levels
: side notes: find a job that has 2 levels to it (use Job Descrip. 2 from App. B). Job Requirements and Specifications: sound the same as Job Qualifications: to me so just put it all under qualifications.
I: Medical Coder
II: Outpatient coder and/or Inpatient coder position
Initial Date: 04/22/2024
Revision Date: 12/31/2024
Job TItle: Medical Coder
Department: Health Information Managment
Reporting Relationship: Reports will be done based on previous hospital worked at. University Hospital reports to Coding Manager Lori, RHIA in University Health Systems (UHS). Memorial Community Hospital will report to the Coding Coordinator via online center. (will be temporary)
Pay Grade: Exempt, Grade VI
Job Purpose: Coding medical documents
Job Responsibilities and Tasks:
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Ensuring that codes are assigned correctly and sequenced appropriately as per government and insurance regulations
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Following medical coding guidelines and policies
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Receiving and reviewing patients’ charts and documents for verification and accuracy
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Finishing the desinated amount of coding document on time , according t the goal the manager sets
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Communicating with team
Job Qualifications:
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Preferable can do both Outpatient coding and Inpatient Coding
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1 years of coding experience
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ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, AND HCPCS coding experience needed
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Experience with document imaging in EHR (dealing with paper records)
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Are versed in medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology concepts.
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Has a CCA or CCS or Bacholers in Mecial Coding
Job Context:
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Comfortable with working in home or on site
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Can work under pressure
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Can work well in team enviroment ●
Having consistent good quality work
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Can work fast pace
Updated standards for coding quality and productivity:
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Inpatient Coders- 4 charts per hour with 95 percent accuracy
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Outpatient Coders- 6 charts per hour with 95 percent accuracy
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Coder- Codes both inpatient and outpatient records 5 charts per hour with 98 percent accuracy
Note. Utilize one of the
job description templates
provided within
appendix B
of the text
as a guide when creating the new job description
. Make sure to
include updated standards for coding
quality and productivity within the job description.
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