Work where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the system Position SummaryReviews and validates outpatient clinical documentation and diagnostic results Extracts data and assigns alpha numeric codes for billing internal and external statistical reporting research regulatory compliance and reimbursementHematologyOncology Infusion Coding experience is required for this positionCHONC certification preferredPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of ResponsibilityCoding Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology clinical disease processes pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes Analyzes medical records interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition Clinical Modification ICDCM Current Procedural TerminologyHealthCare Common Procedure Coding System CPTHCPCS modifiers and Evaluation Management codes utilizing designated software to include Computer Assisted Coding CAC andor encoder coding manuals and other reference material as required Enters charges for procedures that are not soft coded as instructed for certain patient types Adheres to all department codingcharging procedures policies guidelines and quality standards Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned to them utilizing the appropriate work lists Complexity of skills includes but is not limited to the followingmiddot Interventional radiologymiddot Interventional cardiologymiddot Endovascular Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management AssociationIssue Resolution Review claim edits and revise codingcharging as appropriate for specific range of ICD CMCPTHCPCS codes Review accounts returned from various departments and process corrections for clean claim submission or post claim denial review for appeal Meet revenue cycle goals Key Performance Indicators KPIsand Productivity StandardsCommunication Seeks clarification from physicians or other staff in cases where documentation is absent ambiguous or contradictory Makes corrections based on collaboration with clinician or designeeTrainingLeadership If required trains new coders to become acclimated to the environment and understanding internal coding policies and procedures and documentation guidelines Trains and mentors coders who wish to progress to more specialize coding of the most complicated types of accounts Advances the team by influencing desired HW Leadership Behaviors Supports and participates in special projects and assignmentsWork where every moment mattersEvery day more than Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe creation of the HHC System Support Office recognizes the work of a large and growing group of employees whose responsibilities are continually evolving so that we and our departments now work on behalf of the system as a whole rather than a single member organizationWith the creation of our new umbrella organization we now have our own identity with a unique payroll benefits performance management system service recognition programs and other common practices across the system Position SummaryReviews and validates outpatient clinical documentation and diagnostic results Extracts data and assigns alpha numeric codes for billing internal and external statistical reporting research regulatory compliance and reimbursementHematologyOncology Infusion Coding experience is required for this positionCHONC certification preferredPosition ResponsibilitiesKey Areas of ResponsibilityCoding Applies knowledge of anatomy and physiology clinical disease processes pharmacology and diagnostic and procedural terminology to determine the appropriate assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes Analyzes medical records interprets documentation and assigns proper International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition Clinical Modification ICDCM Current Procedural TerminologyHealthCare Common Procedure Coding System CPTHCPCS modifiers and Evaluation Management codes utilizing designated software to include Computer Assisted Coding CAC andor encoder coding manuals and other reference material as required Enters charges for procedures that are not soft coded as instructed for certain patient types Adheres to all department codingcharging procedures policies guidelines and quality standards Complete on a daily basis cases that have been assigned to them utilizing the appropriate work lists Complexity of skills includes but is not limited to the followingmiddot Interventional radiologymiddot Interventional cardiologymiddot Endovascular Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management AssociationIssue Resolution Review claim edits and revise codingcharging as appropriate for specific range of ICD CMCPTHCPCS codes Review accounts returned from various departments and process corrections for clean claim submission or post claim denial review for appeal Meet revenue cycle goals Key Performance Indicators KPIsand Productivity StandardsCommunication Seeks clarification from physicians or other staff in cases where documentation is absent ambiguous or contradictory Makes corrections based on collaboration with clinician or designeeTrainingLeadership If required trains new coders to become acclimated to the environment and understanding internal coding policies and procedures and documentation guidelines Trains and mentors coders who wish to progress to more specialize coding of the most complicated types of accounts Advances the team by influencing desired HW Leadership Behaviors Supports and participates in special projects and assignmentsEducationAssociatersquos Degree or equivalent experienceExperienceMinimum Two to four years of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospital or physicianPreferred Four years or more of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospital or physician officeLicensure Certification RegistrationMinimum CPC CPCH or CCS certification required and maintained thereafterPreferredmiddot CPC CPCH or CCS certification required and maintained thereaftermiddot Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder CIRCC certificationKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsKnowledge ofmiddot ICD CM diagnostic and CPTHCPCS procedure codesmiddot Working knowledge of clinical informationmiddot Microsoft Office Products Word Excelmiddot Encoder andor CACSkillsmiddot Read write and speak English proficientlymiddot Solid analytical capabilitiesmiddot Good organizational skillsmiddot Proficiently read and interpret physician writingAbility tomiddot Function independentlymiddot Handle multiple prioritiesmiddot Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentivelymiddot Converse clearly using appropriate verbal and body languagemiddot Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperationmiddot Influence others for positive and productive outcomesmiddot Utilize coding subject matter expertise to support new specialized coders and other projectsmiddot Ability to work across the Hartford HealthCare System We take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEducationAssociatersquos Degree or equivalent experienceExperienceMinimum Two to four years of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospital or physicianPreferred Four years or more of progressive on the job experience in an acute care hospital or physician officeLicensure Certification RegistrationMinimum CPC CPCH or CCS certification required and maintained thereafterPreferredmiddot CPC CPCH or CCS certification required and maintained thereaftermiddot Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder CIRCC certificationKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsKnowledge ofmiddot ICD CM diagnostic and CPTHCPCS procedure codesmiddot Working knowledge of clinical informationmiddot Microsoft Office Products Word Excelmiddot Encoder andor CACSkillsmiddot Read write and speak English proficientlymiddot Solid analytical capabilitiesmiddot Good organizational skillsmiddot Proficiently read and interpret physician writingAbility tomiddot Function independentlymiddot Handle multiple prioritiesmiddot Listen and acknowledge ideas and expressions of others attentivelymiddot Converse clearly using appropriate verbal and body languagemiddot Collaborate with others to achieve a common goal through mutual cooperationmiddot Influence others for positive and productive outcomesmiddot Utilize coding subject matter expertise to support new specialized coders and other projectsmiddot Ability to work across the Hartford HealthCare System We take great care of careers With locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment