CDIS I
Company: Standard Technology
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Medical Coding Modernization Specialist(CDIS)This position will
support coding operations and compliance as part of the Medical
Modernization Program. The CDIS will conduct internal audits;
monitor coding practices and documentation deficiencies to
identify, develop, deliver training and monitor effectiveness of
efforts to ensure improvement to documentation, coding completion,
timeliness and accuracy rates for the MTF. Mandatory Knowledge and
Skills. -- Knowledge of The International Classification of
Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM),
procedural coding, healthcare common procedure coding system
(HCPCS)/current procedural terminology (CPT) nomenclature, medical
and procedural terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology,
and disease processes to perform the duties described. Knowledge of
reimbursement systems, including Prospective Payment System (PPS)
and Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRGs); Ambulatory Payment
Classifications (APCs); and, Resource Based Relative Value Scale
(RBRVS). -- Knowledge of and the ability to interpret guidelines,
rules and regulations developed by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), American Medical Association (AMA), American Heart
Association (AHA) and other applicable Federal requirements so as
to provide timely and accurate information relating to coding,
billing and documentation. -- Excellent oral and written
communication skills, interpersonal skills along with the
confidence to present complex medical coding issues and educational
instruction to a diverse audience. Must be comfortable in front of
high ranking, professional staff and coding peers to training and
respond to questions. -- Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. -- Organizational,
analytical, time management, statistical, and problem solving
skills. -- Advanced knowledge of computers, keyboard skills, and
various software programs including Microsoft (word processing,
spreadsheet and database) as well as coding software programs. Job
Requirements Education/Certification: A Registered Health
Information Technician (RHIT) or equivalent certification is
required. Other coding certifications may be considered. CDIS will
maintain the required continuing education hours and credentials as
required by their national association certification. Successful
completion of academic requirements, at least at an associate's
degree level from a health information management program is
required. Candidates will require a minimum of 10 years of medical
coding experience in production coding environments within the past
10 years, in more than 4 medical and surgical specialties,
involving assignment of ICD, E&M, CPT, and HCPCS codes. Coding,
auditing and training for ancillary services such as physical,
occupational therapy, speech, and nutritional medicine as well as
home health, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation care and
urgent care clinics are not qualifying. AND A minimum of four years
of auditing, training, and/or compliance functions within the last
eight years is required in at least 4 medical and surgical
specialties as stated above. BUT Preferred Education and
Experience: The education and experienced requirements outlined
above are required; however, the following are preferred: A
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, a Graduate Diploma in Nursing, or
an Associate Degree in Nursing, from an accredited agency such as
the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Additional
educational considerations include other health related fields such
as health administration, social work, etc. AND Registered Health
Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information
Technician (RHIT), or Certified Documentation Improvement
Practitioner (CDIP) certification. AND A minimum of five (5) years
of clinical experience with acute inpatient care. Must be able to
satisfy the eligibility requirements for obtaining a government
issued security clearance (US citizenship is required) and must
have a physical and annual immunizations as well as TB testing and
flu shots. May be required to pass a coding assessment and or a
clinical documentation improvement assessment. This contractor and
subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and
prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered
prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to
employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability or veteran status.PI187201864
Keywords: Standard Technology, Portsmouth , CDIS I, Other , Portsmouth, Virginia
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