University Of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson , MS 39201
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Job Requisition ID:
R00038611
Job Category:
Clerical and Customer Service
Organization:
Rev Cycle - PB Surg Coding
Location/s:
Jackson Medical Mall
Job Title:
Professional Coder II - Surgical Coding
Job Summary:
To collaborate as an intermediate level coder in the review of medical documentation provided by physicians and other health providers in order to obtain detailed information regarding disease, injuries, surgical operations, and other procedures and translate into alpha-numeric codes. To assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes as directed and in accordance with universally recognized coding systems.
Education & Experience
High school diploma or GED required. 3+ year medical coding experience required. Experience in procedural & surgery coding preferred.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
One of the following certifications is required:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of electronic coding systems required. Knowledge of electronic health record. Knowledge of coding procedures and systems. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology. Competent knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to research coding questions and utilize UMMC's internal educational resources. Independent, focused and able to work remotely and follow written instructions. Ability to use coding guidelines to assign correct codes with minimal supervision. Equipped to work remotely to include hardware with high speed internet via cable and Windows 10 or most up-to-date version.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Environmental and Physical Demands:
Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling,occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting,frequent standing,occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100/p>
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
09/27/2024
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
University Of Mississippi Medical Center