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PRMO Established in 2001, Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO) is a fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization supporting all of Duke Health, including Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, and Duke Primary Care. The PRMO focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management of scheduling, registration, coding, HIM operations, billing, collections, cash management, and customer service. The Mission of the PRMO is delivering quality service by enhancing the patient experience, providing financial security, and preserving Duke’s reputation and mission of advancing health together. Our Vision is to be recognized as a world class innovative revenue cycle organization that values our people, patients and performance.

 

 

 

This is a remote position however, it is NOT a remote work opportunity for out-of-state candidates. All Duke medical coding opportunities require candidates to have a North Carolina address as a condition of employment.

General Description of the Job Class

 

The Medical Records Coder II is a certified coder. Coordinate/review the work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs. Code medical records utilizing ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures, and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

 

• Coordinate/review the work of designated employees. Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits. (5 %)

 

• Assist with research, development, and presentation of continuing education programs on areas of specialization. (5%)
• Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses procedures using ICD-9-CM and CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. (65%)
• Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding. (10%)
• Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes, and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD- 9-CM and CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures. (10%)
• Assist with special projects as required. (5%)

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education:

A high school diploma is required.

 

Experience:

RHIA certification- no experience required

RHIT certification- no experience required

CCS certification- one year of coding experience required

CPC or HCS-D certification- two years of coding experience required

 

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Must hold one of the following active/current certifications:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding

Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced ICD-9-CM & CPT-4 coding conventions

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Extensive DRG/APC reimbursement knowledge

Coding software familiarity

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Data entry/CRT

   

 

 

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

 

Education

A high school diploma is required.

 

Experience

 

RHIA certification- no experience required RHIT certification- no experience required CCS certification- one year of coding experience required CPC or HCS-D certification- two years of coding experience required

 

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

 

Must hold one of the following active/current certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding

 

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