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Ministry Coder Intern

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OSF HealthCare

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Bloomington

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior/Senior in a health information management degree or certificate program, have coding and medical terminology coursework, and possess strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
  • You will code medical records using ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS, verify physician documentation, resolve coding deficiencies, and maintain compliance with guidelines while meeting productivity standards.

Requirements

  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Junior or Senior student attending college or university advancing towards Bachelor Degree program in health information management with completion of introduction diagnosis coding course, must have complete a college level course in medical terminology
  • OR currently enrolled in a Junior College advancing towards an Associates Degree program for health information management OR only enrolled in a certificate program (non-degree) program for health information management
  • Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with various individuals throughout OSF Healthcare. Ability to multi-task, coordinate multiple projects, and have proven attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Retrieves pertinent information from the medical record to assign ICD-CM/PCS and/or CPT/HCPCS codes.
  • Inquires with physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for complete documentation and accurate reimbursement.
  • Monitors and completes assignments through work queues in the electronic health record to maintain compliance with coding guidelines.
  • Reviews records to assure that physician documentation is complete and deficiencies resolved.
  • Keeps informed of the coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to lead or manager for resolution.
  • This position complies with official coding guidelines, AHA coding clinic, and facility coding guidelines in the capture of all required information for statistical and reimbursement purposes.
  • Reviews and enters patient charges for facility and professional components.
  • Meets coding productivity standards for specific coding assignment.
  • Works both independently and in collaboration with others on team-oriented project work.
  • Communicates professionally with project clients, working to develop creative solutions, openly embracing feedback, and engaging subject-matter expertise where appropriate.

FAQs

What is the hourly rate for the Ministry Coder Intern position?

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00/hour.

How many hours per week is the Ministry Coder Intern expected to work?

The Ministry Coder Intern is expected to work 16 hours per week.

What is the typical work schedule for this position?

The typical work schedule is from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, but it can be flexible to accommodate a student's schedule.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Ministry Coder Intern?

The primary responsibilities include assigning accurate ICD-CM/PCS & CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures, retrieving information from medical records, monitoring compliance with coding guidelines, and communicating with physicians when documentation is inadequate.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be Junior or Senior students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in health information management with completion of an introductory diagnosis coding course, or enrolled in an Associate’s Degree or a non-degree certificate program in health information management.

Are there specific coding guidelines that need to be followed in this position?

Yes, this position complies with official coding guidelines, AHA coding clinic, and facility coding guidelines.

What skills are preferred for the Ministry Coder Intern role?

Preferred skills include excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact with various individuals, multitasking, and strong attention to detail.

Is OSF HealthCare an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Mission & Purpose

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In 2020, OSF OnCall was established, a digital health operating unit, including a hospital-at-home. OSF OnCall delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).