Sunday, August 28, 2011
All Patient DRGs (AP-DRGs)
In the newly created AP-DRGs there were DRGs specifically for neonatal and pediatric
patients and also a new DRG 24 was created for HIV infection patients. Assignment to MDC 24 was based on the principal diagnosis of an HIV infection or a principal diagnosis of an HIV related complication combined with a secondary diagnosis of an HIV infection. Some other significant modifications were made for nutritional disorders, transplants, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, long term mechanical ventilation patients, acute leukemia, high-risk obstetric care, and sickle cell anemia. AP-DRGs are updated in January of every year and several modifications have been made till now.
Refined DRGs (RDRGs)
Before the Yale project there as no concept of CCs and MCCs. In the medicare DRG system DRGs were assigned depending upon the primary and secondary diagnosis, but now Yale project created 136 secondary DRG for CCs. So now if a patient has a CC then instead of assigning the next DRG there was a DRG code with CC in the same DRG group. For surgical patients each secondary diagnosis group was assigned to one of four CC complexity levels, (non CC, moderate CC, major CC, and catastrophic CC). For medical patients each secondary diagnosis group was assigned to one of three CC complexity levels (non-CC, moderate or major CC and catastrophic CC).
RDRGs were basically designed for Medicare purpose only where all the patient population were in elderly ages. This DRG system was not adequate to handle a patient population of all ages especially neonates and patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections as there were no DRGs for these patients. This deficiency led to the development of other DRG systems that can cater to the needs of patients of all ages.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Inova Health System medical coding Jobs
They prefer certified coders : CPC-H or CCS or CCA. Additional certification in RHIT or RHIA is preferred.
http://jobs.inova.org/careers/featured-jobs
TriWest Healthcare Alliance medical coding jobs
They have a coding department that have recruited experianced coders in the past. They prefer experiacned coders with certification. Tbey are located at Phoenix, AZ. The jobs offered are full time.
https://recruiter.triwest.com/
AtlantiCare medical coding jobs
They have operations at multiple locations including Atlanta City(New Jerdey), Pomona, Egg Harbor Twp.
https://www.atlanticare.apply2jobs.com/
Anthelio (PHNS) medical coding jobs
http://www.antheliohealth.com/
Gentiva Health Services - Malta, NY medical coding jobs
High School Diploma or the equivalent plus two years medical coding experience required. Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
High School Diploma or the equivalent plus two years medical coding experience required. *Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) preferred.
http://www.gentiva.com/careers/
Texas Health Resources medical coding jobs
Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served. Texas Health Resources has 24 acute-care and short-stay hospitals that are owned, operated, joint-ventured or affiliated with Texas Health Resources (16 acute-care hospitals, 6 short-stay hospitals, 1 transitional care hospital and 1 rehabilitation hospital) that total 4,100 licensed hospital beds, employs more than 20,500 people, and counts more than 5,500 physicians with active staff privileges at its hospitals.
The hospital recruits coders for fulltime employment. Associates or Bachelor Degree and/or AHIMA cert: RHIA, RHIT or CCS. Minimum one year coding experience in an acute hospital setting required.
Iowa Ortho Des Moines medical coding jobs
A Pre-Coder is an entry level administrative coding position that ensures all information is complete and available in order for Certified Professional Coders to code physician services to bill the charges to insurance. Responsible for reviewing and tracking of revenue processes. This is a very good position for someone working toward becoming a CPC. Pay for this role depends on experience; 12.50 - 14.00 per hour.
A Certified Coder at Iowa Ortho has a CPC or CCA coding certification and at least one year of speciality coding behind them. If you have experience in medical coding with a certification as well as a passion customer service, this position could be right for you. Pay for this role depends on experience; 14.00 - 19.00 per hour.
http://www.iowaortho.com/careers.shtml
Precyse Solutions
Maxim Health Information Services medical coding jobs
They also offe other benefits, including:
Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
401(k) program
Competitive salaries
Ongoing professional training
Completion bonuses
Other healthcare benefits
http://www.maximhealthinformationservices.com/overview.aspx
Valley Health System (VHS) hospitals medical coding jobs
For entry level positions High School or equivalent.
Experience:In lieu of education requirements, will accept 6 months – 1 year coding experience plus entry level of college or coding program.
http://jobs.valleyhealthsys.com/careers/office-jobs
MedStar Physician Partners Baltimore, MD medical coding
Medical coding jobs
Education:High school graduation or equivalent required. CPC certification required or within 6 months of hire.Experience:1 year coding experience in a medical office or ambulatory health environment preferred.
http://www.medstar-jobs.com/
Memorial Medical Center Modesto, CA medcial coding
Requirement for Coding Technicians:
HS diploma or equivalent• Ability to correctly assign ICD-9-CM and CPT HCPCS classification systems codes; must take a prepared test and pass with a grade of 90%
One year of work experience in a health information department of a health care facility or ED Billing Service
To apply or learn more about the position, visit http://www.memorialmedicalcenter.org/ or email littlev@sutterhealth.org
Marin General Hospital Greenbrae, CA medical coding
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma
Three years’ related coding experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred; may consider entry level certified coder as well
RHIT or RHIA or CCS is required
http://www.maringeneral.org/
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center medical coding jobs
www.crmcwy.org/career
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Planned Parenthood medical coding jobs
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Apply online at http://www.ppcw.org/;
Arizona Community Surgeons medical coding jobs
Arizona Community Surgeons, are a multispecialty surgical group serving Tucson and surrounding communities in Southern Arizona. Our surgeons include general, thoracic, colorectal, orthopedic, breast, oncologic, plastic and reconstructive surgeons with more than 20 surgeons and other clinical providers.
They recruit experienced medical moders and prefer certification through AAPC and have a minimum of three to five years experience with outpatient E&M coding. Experience with EMR, NextGen a plus. Prior experience with general surgery, orthopedic and/or plastic surgery billing a plus. The Medical Coder will be responsible for the coding and posting of all charges for our busy surgical practices.
Ebix, INC. A medical billing firm Greendale, WI
Email: hr@ebixinc.com
Wolters Kluwer medical coding jobs
Wolters Kluwer has 2010 annual revenues of €3.6 billion ($5 billion/£3.1 billion), employs approximately 19,300 people worldwide, and maintains operations in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices.
Wolters Kluwer offers a competitive compensation and benefit package including 4-weeks of paid time off (1st year), 12 paid holidays, and a generous profit sharing program.
Clinical Solutions, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health (www.wolterskluwerhealth.com), a division of Wolters Kluwer, develops and sells drug and medical information tools that are integrated into the pharmacy, hospital, insurer or healthcare vendor's information systems, or used as stand-alone products. From diagnosis to documentation, our clinician-designed software solutions deliver best practices, clinical evidence and workflow tools to advance the practice of evidence-based medicine. Built upon industry-leading informatics technologies and backed by award-winning customer service, our solutions integrate seamlessly into CPOE and EMR systems and deliver point of care solutions that clinicians embrace.
ProVation Medical (www.provationmedical.com), a part of Wolters Kluwer Health, a division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health and pharmacy. Since 1994, ProVation Medical has been dedicated to helping clinicians and medical facilities focus on patients rather than paperwork.