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I am anxious to get some opinions on this: I have been at this acute facility for the last few months as a requirement to complete my dergree. I recently became aware of an opening for an I/P coder so being a CPC, I thought I would apply. I previously met and had several brief conversations with the coding manager of the facility so she was aware of my interest if any openings became available. To be honest, she has never showed much interest. When it came around that I was to complete the coding section of the curriculum for my degree, she had me shadow a NON credentialed coder! I have also learned that other than her(coding manager), there is only ONE credentialed coder on staff.
Anyway, as I said I applied for the position and called her to let her now of my interest. She didn't seem interested to say the least but I was determined that she allow me to take the coding test that her facility gives as a pre employment screening. She agreed. Later, I checked my email of which I copied for you review. Please advise me how and/or if I should proceed with this. Should I go over her head and speak directly with the The Director of that dept.? I doubt even if I do that it will make any difference at all. As i said I am a credentialed coder and now eligible to sit for the RHIT, through AHIMA. I will soon have my degree so I am very upset at how this manager could not take any of this into consideration. I don't have any on the job I/P coding but I do have formal I/P coding training. what should i do?
The email:
"****", after reviewing your resume I don’t see where you have had any inpatient coding experience. The position I am looking to fill is for and experienced coder. You are welcome to come and take the test but feel it will be a waste of time without prior inpatient coding experience.
The job posting:Must have completed college level medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and survey of disease- Minimum of one year experience in coding and abstracting preferred-
An excerpt of my resume:
******, CPC
Coder/Health Information Professional
Profile • Certified Professional Coder through AAPC with Over 3 years of Outpatient coding experience utilizing ICD-9, CPT-4, HCPCS in accordance with guidelines and knowledgeable in the proper use of modifiers.
• Knowledgeable of all HIM practices such as ROI and Privacy Practices.
• Accurately identifies and sequences diagnoses and procedures, verify chart accuracy and completeness. Ensure diagnoses are coded to the highest specificity and that the appropriateness of diagnoses codes are based on the services rendered.
• Excellent working knowledge of 3M software, IBM and Mac systems, Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word.
• The ability to abstract data from outpatient records including op reports.
• Knowledgeable of UHHDS sequencing guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement practices including ensuing collections from third party payers, Medicare and Medicaid
• Familiar with Electronic medical records and its documentation standards and medical record content.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate with physicians regarding proper chart documentation.
• Strong background in Anatomy and Physiology, medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Candidate for AAS in Health Information and RHIT certification; June 2009.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
******** 4/2009 - Current
Health Information Technician-Professional Practice
• Performs functional duties per need of the department such as filing and retrieving records, assembling records, data abstracting,etc.
• Assist in coding I/P coding techniques using 3M encoder.
• Accurately uses electronic equipment within department to facilitate ADT data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and appropriately follows departmental confidentiality guidelines.
• Locate charts in the online Health Patient Folder (HPF) and identify discrepancies such as misplaced, misfiled or duplicate charts.
• Assisted in chart concurrent and retrospective chart analyses.
******* 3/2002-7/2004
Coder
• Utilized 3M encoder and grouper in addition to coding references to assign ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT codes and appropriate modifiers.
• Abstracted medical records to code Hospital Outpatient services.
• Reviewed medical records for completeness.
• Maintained compliancy with established third party reimbursement criterion, inconsistencies or discrepancies and discussed with appropriate medical staff.
• Utilized computer to access, store and retrieve medical records for reimbursement purposes.
• Performed various clerical duties per needs of the department.
***********************
• Registered patients ensured that all information in the Hospital Information System was accurate and complete.
• Obtained all necessary consent signatures for all patients registered.
• Presented and reviewed generic insurance and treatment consent forms to/with patients.
• Ensured that all OPD accounts are accurate for billing by reviewing the previous day's registration/billing slips for accurate demographic/insurance information, obtained and/or corrected accounts where needed for both the main and off-site registration areas. 12/1996-1/2002
Licenses/Certifications American Academy of Professional Coders-CPC
Education **************- Current Candidate for AAS in Health Information Tech 2008-Current
**************************. 2002-2004
References Furnished Upon Request
Anyway, as I said I applied for the position and called her to let her now of my interest. She didn't seem interested to say the least but I was determined that she allow me to take the coding test that her facility gives as a pre employment screening. She agreed. Later, I checked my email of which I copied for you review. Please advise me how and/or if I should proceed with this. Should I go over her head and speak directly with the The Director of that dept.? I doubt even if I do that it will make any difference at all. As i said I am a credentialed coder and now eligible to sit for the RHIT, through AHIMA. I will soon have my degree so I am very upset at how this manager could not take any of this into consideration. I don't have any on the job I/P coding but I do have formal I/P coding training. what should i do?
The email:
"****", after reviewing your resume I don’t see where you have had any inpatient coding experience. The position I am looking to fill is for and experienced coder. You are welcome to come and take the test but feel it will be a waste of time without prior inpatient coding experience.
The job posting:Must have completed college level medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, and survey of disease- Minimum of one year experience in coding and abstracting preferred-
An excerpt of my resume:
******, CPC
Coder/Health Information Professional
Profile • Certified Professional Coder through AAPC with Over 3 years of Outpatient coding experience utilizing ICD-9, CPT-4, HCPCS in accordance with guidelines and knowledgeable in the proper use of modifiers.
• Knowledgeable of all HIM practices such as ROI and Privacy Practices.
• Accurately identifies and sequences diagnoses and procedures, verify chart accuracy and completeness. Ensure diagnoses are coded to the highest specificity and that the appropriateness of diagnoses codes are based on the services rendered.
• Excellent working knowledge of 3M software, IBM and Mac systems, Microsoft Excel, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word.
• The ability to abstract data from outpatient records including op reports.
• Knowledgeable of UHHDS sequencing guidelines.
• Knowledgeable of reimbursement practices including ensuing collections from third party payers, Medicare and Medicaid
• Familiar with Electronic medical records and its documentation standards and medical record content.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate with physicians regarding proper chart documentation.
• Strong background in Anatomy and Physiology, medical terminology and pharmacology.
• Candidate for AAS in Health Information and RHIT certification; June 2009.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
******** 4/2009 - Current
Health Information Technician-Professional Practice
• Performs functional duties per need of the department such as filing and retrieving records, assembling records, data abstracting,etc.
• Assist in coding I/P coding techniques using 3M encoder.
• Accurately uses electronic equipment within department to facilitate ADT data.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and appropriately follows departmental confidentiality guidelines.
• Locate charts in the online Health Patient Folder (HPF) and identify discrepancies such as misplaced, misfiled or duplicate charts.
• Assisted in chart concurrent and retrospective chart analyses.
******* 3/2002-7/2004
Coder
• Utilized 3M encoder and grouper in addition to coding references to assign ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT codes and appropriate modifiers.
• Abstracted medical records to code Hospital Outpatient services.
• Reviewed medical records for completeness.
• Maintained compliancy with established third party reimbursement criterion, inconsistencies or discrepancies and discussed with appropriate medical staff.
• Utilized computer to access, store and retrieve medical records for reimbursement purposes.
• Performed various clerical duties per needs of the department.
***********************
• Registered patients ensured that all information in the Hospital Information System was accurate and complete.
• Obtained all necessary consent signatures for all patients registered.
• Presented and reviewed generic insurance and treatment consent forms to/with patients.
• Ensured that all OPD accounts are accurate for billing by reviewing the previous day's registration/billing slips for accurate demographic/insurance information, obtained and/or corrected accounts where needed for both the main and off-site registration areas. 12/1996-1/2002
Licenses/Certifications American Academy of Professional Coders-CPC
Education **************- Current Candidate for AAS in Health Information Tech 2008-Current
**************************. 2002-2004
References Furnished Upon Request
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