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Ministry Coder Intern

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OSF HealthCare

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Bloomington

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Junior/Senior in health information management with intro diagnosis coding and medical terminology completed, or enrolled in an associates or certificate program. Strong interpersonal skills required.
  • You will assign ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes, ensure documentation is complete, resolve coding issues, monitor work queues, and communicate with team members and physicians for accurate reimbursement.

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 completed 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 pay for the Ministry Coder Intern position?

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

What is the expected weekly work schedule for the intern?

The intern is expected to work 16 hours per week, with a schedule of 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, although there can be flexibility with the student's schedule.

What responsibilities will the Ministry Coder Intern have?

The intern will assign accurate ICD-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures, ensure compliance with coding guidelines, retrieve pertinent information from medical records, communicate with physicians regarding documentation, review records for completeness, and monitor coding productivity standards, among other tasks.

What are the educational qualifications required for this position?

Candidates must be a junior or senior student advancing towards a Bachelor’s Degree in health information management, with completion of an introductory diagnosis coding course and a college-level course in medical terminology, or currently enrolled in an Associates Degree program or a certificate program in health information management.

What skills are important for the Ministry Coder Intern?

Important skills include excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to interact with various individuals, multi-tasking abilities, coordination of multiple projects, and proven attention to detail.

Is this position an internship or a full-time job?

This position is an internship.

Does OSF HealthCare provide benefits for interns?

Yes, OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package, which includes benefits, recognition, and well-being offerings, although specific benefits for interns may vary.

Is this position open to students enrolled in online programs?

Yes, students enrolled in college programs, including those that may be online, are eligible to apply as long as they meet the educational qualifications.

What coding guidelines will the intern need to comply with?

The intern will need to comply with official coding guidelines, AHA coding clinic standards, and facility coding guidelines.

Is there a mentoring or support system for interns in this role?

Yes, the intern will work closely with revenue cycle team members, which provides opportunities for mentorship and guidance throughout the internship.

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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).