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Medical Records Technician

R20000 - R250000 Y U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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We are seeking motivated and dependable
Medical Records Technician (Coder - Outpatient and Inpatient)
This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the John D Dingell VA Medical Center. MRTs (Coder) are skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician based settings

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GS-04
Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD Clinical Modification, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems to both inpatient and outpatient records. Review record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social and administrative data, and query clinical staff, as appropriate, with close guidance from higher level MRTs (Coder).

GS-05
Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems to both inpatient and outpatient records. Review record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social and administrative data, and query clinical staff, as appropriate, with guidance from higher level MRTs (Coder).

GS-06
Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems to both inpatient and outpatient records. Review record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social and administrative data, and query clinical staff, as appropriate, with limited guidance from higher level MRTs (Coder).

GS-07
Perform coding on outpatient episodes of care and/or inpatient professional services. Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD CM, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems. Review record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social and administrative data, with minimal guidance from higher level MRTs (Coder). Review and abstract clinical data from the record for documentation of diagnoses and procedures to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the assigned codes. Review provider health record documentation to ensure that it supports the diagnostic and procedural codes assigned and is consistent with required medical coding nomenclature. Query clinical staff with documentation requirements to support the coding process.

GS-08
Perform the full scope of inpatient and outpatient coding duties including ambulatory surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, outpatient encounters, and/or inpatient professional services. Outpatient duties consist of the performance of a comprehensive review of documentation within the health record to accurately assign ICD CM codes for diagnoses, CPT/HCPCS codes for surgeries, procedures and evaluation, and management services. Review and abstract clinical data from the record for documentation of diagnoses and procedures to ensure it is adequate and appropriate to support the assigned codes. Code all complicated and complex disease processes, patient injuries, and all procedures in a wide range of ambulatory settings and specialties. Consult with the clinical staff for clarification of conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous clinical data in the health record.

Work Schedule
: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance):
Not Authorized

Pay:
Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Parental Leave:
After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Paid Time Off:
37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Child Care Subsidy:
After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
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Retirement:**
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework
: This position is currently authorized for telework - Location negotiable,
incumbent must live within 50 mile radius of a VISN 10 VA Medical Center.
to meet the Return to Office Executive Order requirement, selected candidates may be required to Return to Office. This will be discussed during the interview process.

Remote/Virtual:
This position is currently designated as remote. Remote work is defined as full-time employment conducted outside of a VA facility or in VA-leased spaces. The option for remote work will be assessed continuously, and the selected individual may need to return to a VA office if required.

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #
: 93922A,93923A,93934A,93925A,93926A

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
  • Following initial certification, credentials must be maintained through rigorous continuing education, ensuring the highest level of competency for employers and consumers. An employee in this occupation who fails to maintain the required certification must be removed from the occupation, which may result in termination of employment

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

The following are the requirements for appointment as a Medical Records Technician (MRT) (Coder) performing medical coding in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Basic Requirements
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  • United States Citizenship:
    Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • English Language Proficiency. MRTs (Coder) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.
  • 7403(f).
  • Experience and/or Education

  • Experience. One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of a health records; OR,

  • Education. An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management (e.g., courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, and introduction to health records); OR,
  • Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. The training program must have led to eligibility for coding certification/certification examination, and the sponsoring academic institution must have been accredited by a national U.S. Department of Education accreditor, or comparable international accrediting authority at the time the program was completed; OR,
  • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate for combining education and creditable experience:

  • Six months of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, general understanding of medical coding and the health record, and one year above high school, with a minimum of 6 semester hours of health information technology courses.

  • Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service, under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to six months of experience provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and health record techniques and procedures. Also, requires six additional months of creditable experience that is paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder)

  • Certification. Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have either 1, 2, or 3 below:

  • Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.

  • Mastery Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or ACDIS.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations
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Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient),

GS-4 Experience Or Education. None Beyond The Basic Requirements.
**Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient),

GS-5
Experience.**
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level; OR,

Education.
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or technology.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

  • Ability to use health information technology and software products used in MRT (Coder) positions (e.g., the electronic health record, coding and abstracting software, etc.).
  • Ability to navigate through and abstract pertinent information from health records.
  • Knowledge of the ICD CM, PCS Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT guidelines.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy/physiology, and disease processes to accurately assign codes to outpatient/ambulatory surgery records, based on health record documentation.
  • Knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and/or health record documentation guidelines.
  • Ability to manage priorities and coordinate work, in order to complete duties within required timeframes, and the ability to follow-up on pending issues.

**Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient),

GS-6
Experience.**
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

  • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for outpatient coding and evaluate the adequacy of the documentation.
  • Ability to determine whether health records contain sufficient information for regulatory requirements, are acceptable as legal documents, are adequate for continuity of patient care, and support the assigned codes. This includes the ability to take appropriate actions if health record contents are not complete, accurate, timely, and/or reliable.
  • Ability to apply laws and regulations on the confidentiality of health information (e.g., Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)).
  • Ability to accurately apply the ICD CM, procedure coding system (PCS) Official Conventions and Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and CPT guidelines to coding scenarios.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of current classification systems, such as ICD CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and skill in applying said classifications to outpatient episodes of care, and/or inpatient professional services based on health record documentation.

**Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient),

GS-7
Experience.**
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

  • Skill in applying current coding classifications to a variety of specialty care areas for outpatient episodes of care and/or inpatient professional services to accurately reflect service and care provided based on documentation in the health record.
  • Ability to communicate with clinical staff for specific coding and documentation issues, such as recording diagnoses and procedures, ensuring the correct sequencing of diagnoses and/or procedures, and verifying the relationship between health record documentation and coder assignment.
  • Ability to research and solve coding and documentation related issues.
  • Skill in reviewing and correcting system or processing errors and ensuring all assigned work is complete.

Continued.
See the next section (Education) for continuation of qualification requirements and additional information:

Education

Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient), GS-8
Experience.
One year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:

  • Ability to analyze the health record to identify all pertinent diagnoses and procedures for coding and to evaluate the adequacy of the documentation. This includes the ability to read and understand the content of the health record, the terminology, the significance of the findings, and the disease process/pathophysiology of the patient.
  • Ability to accurately perform the full scope of outpatient coding, including ambulatory surgical cases, diagnostic studies and procedures, and outpatient encounters, and/or inpatient professional fee services coding.
  • Skill in interpreting and adapting health information guidelines that are not completely applicable to the work or have gaps in specificity, and the ability to use judgment in completing assignments using incomplete or inadequate guidelines.

Creditable Experience.
Experience is only creditable if it is directly related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the candidate's experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with current practice and must be paid or non-paid employment equivalent to a MRT (Coder).

Quality of Experience
. To be creditable, experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference or through other independent means.

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The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-04 to GS-08.

*Physical Requirements: *
The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

*Note: *
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit:

Transcripts must be official or unofficial college transcripts. A copy of your certificate/degree or screenshot of your current classes are not a replacement of your transcript and they will not be used in the qualifying process. Transcripts must include the following information:

  • Your Name
  • Name of the college or university
  • Full address of the college or university
  • Degree Received
  • Date Conferred

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Grandfathering Provision.
All persons employed in VHA as a MRT (Coder) on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series, and grade held, including positive education and certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:

  • Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the journey level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but will not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions.
  • Such employees in an occupation that requires a certification only at higher grade levels must meet the certification requirement before they can be promoted to the higher-grade levels.
  • MRTs who are appointed on a temporary basis, prior to the effective date of the qualification standard, may not have their temporary appointment extended, or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
  • MRTs initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education that meets all the basic requirements of this qualification standard, must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
  • Employees who are retained as a MRT under this provision and subsequently leave the occupation lose protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry as a MRT.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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Medical Records Technician (Coder-Outpatient and Inpatient)

Durban, KwaZulu Natal U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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We are seeking motivated and dependable Medical Records Technician (Coder - Outpatient and Inpatient) for the Health Information Management (HIM) section at the John D Dingell VA Medical Center.

Duties

  • Select and assign codes from current versions of ICD Clinical Modification, CPT, and HCPCS classification systems to both inpatient and outpatient records.
  • Review record documentation to abstract all required medical, surgical, ancillary, demographic, social and administrative data.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm EST.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Not Authorized

Pay : Competitive salary and regular salary increases

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
  • Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.

Qualifications

  • Experience and/or Education: One year of creditable experience or an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management.
  • Certification: Apprentice/Associate Level Certification through AHIMA or AAPC.

Grade Determinations

GS-4: None Beyond The Basic Requirements.

GS-5: One year of creditable experience or successful completion of a bachelor's degree.

GS-6: One year of creditable experience.

GS-7: One year of creditable experience.

GS-8: One year of creditable experience.

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Coding Specialist II-REMOTE

Gauteng, Gauteng Hahhh

Posted 19 days ago

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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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Coding Specialist II-REMOTE

Gauteng, Gauteng Hahhh

Posted 19 days ago

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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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Coding Specialist II-REMOTE

Western Cape, Western Cape Hahhh

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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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Coding Specialist II-REMOTE

Western Cape, Western Cape Hahhh

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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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Coding Specialist II-REMOTE

Gauteng, Gauteng Hahhh

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# # # **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday**Scheduled Hours:**8AM to 4:30PM**Shift:**1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**40**Cost Center:**99940 - 5446 Professional Billing Coding**Union:**SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.# # **Everyone Is a Caregiver**At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.Responsible for interpreting medical record data in order to process physician and/or facility charges. Assigns appropriate ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT codes and modifiers as appropriate. Individual Departments, (Emergency Medicine, Trauma Center, Endoscopy Suite, PBCBO, HIM, etc.) will have unique procedures, processes and/or focus, so responsibilities and tasks can differ depending on departmental needs. However, many of the core tasks, required experience and qualifications are similar among all Coding Specialists.I. Major Responsibilities: 1. Performs analysis on medical record documentation to include review of tests/reports, and determines appropriate codes, as defined by coding guidelines and other recognized reference materials. 2. Abstracts and enters all codes and required demographic information into the UMMHC computer system, the hospital’s abstracting database, or onto encounter forms, where necessary. 3. Assists in resolving incomplete and missing chart documentation in order to expedite chart abstraction and billing. 4. May participate in improvement efforts and documentation training for medical and clinical staff as it relates to coding practices and guidelines. 5. May participate in quality assurance and performance measurement reviews and reporting. 6. Informs supervisor when backlog situations arise or necessary documents are either incorrect or are not being received in a timely manner. 7. Alerts management to any coding irregularities or trends contrary to policy/procedure so that corrective measures can be taken. 8. Maintains direct and ongoing communications with other coding and billing personnel to maximize overall effectiveness and efficiency of the operation. 9. Completes patient’s abstracts mandated by Federal and State regulatory agencies, Physician Peer Review, and hospital planning for optimal facility utilization (i.e. Determination of Need, Quality Assurance, research studies and Utilization Review Program).Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.All responsibilities are essential job functions.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education: Required: 1. High School education, plus medical coding certification.Preferred: 1. Training in medical terminology from an accredited program. Recognized programs include: AHIMA, NHA, and AAPC.Experience/Skills: Required: 1. Three years of medical abstraction and coding experience or related work experience. 2. Knowledge of ICD-CM (current edition) and CPT, HCPCS coding systems, 3rd party payer requirements and federal/state guidelines and regulations pertaining to coding and billing practices. 3. Requires intermediate level computer skills with the ability to use standard office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Excel and Word. 4. Requires good interpersonal and communications skills and demonstrates professionalism when working with team members, management and other staff members.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.# #At **UMass Memorial Health**, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
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