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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Job Type: Full Time

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Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 1 for CPC, CCA, CCS    Requisition Number: 7404  Reg/Temp: Regular  Employment Type: Full-Time  Shift: Day  Work Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Location Name: Business Services Building  City: SALT LAKE CITY  State: UT  Department: UUH ISC 10R OP CODING    Overview:    As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.    The Outpatient/Provider Coder Level 1 position is the entry position in the outpatient/provider coding job family.    This position is responsible for the coding of outpatient clinic and provider services for professional or facility billing. This position uses coding knowledge to abstract and record data from medical records.    This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.    Responsibilities:    - Reconciles clinic or provider visits and reports on missing, incomplete, or inconsistent documentation by contacting appropriate personnel  - Reviews and abstracts information from patient records and assigns appropriate coding classification  - Examines and resolves basic coding rejections, which includes contacting payers, writing appeal letters, and reviewing payer guidelines  - Evaluates data on charge sheets  - Interacts with appropriate contacts on billing related issues and charge sheets  - Uses and applies basic regulatory guidelines as instructed by supervisors, or other coding personnel  - Assures adherence to department quality and productivity standards  - Communicates and coordinates with external departments as needed  - May resolve suspended charges in the editing system    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities    - Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.  - Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.  - Demonstrated knowledge of clinical documentation.  - Demonstrated proficiency with computer software. (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel)  - Ability to maintain the AHIMA or AAPC certification through Continuing Education Credits.    Qualifications:    Required    - One year experience in a healthcare field or medical setting or six months coding coursework.  - Certification with either the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) must be obtained within six months of hire.    Qualifications (Preferred):    mnstr    cbuilder

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