Mid-level Coding Specialist - Remote Ontario

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Mid-level Not specified Remote

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Job summary

Join Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre's coding team, tackling acute care coding with precision. You'll lead the charge in accurately coding patient records using ICD-10/CA and CCI conventions for improved health service delivery. With a focus on patient care funding methodologies, this role offers plenty of opportunities for professional growth while working from the comfort of your home in Ontario. Apply now for a rewarding career that supports essential health initiatives!

Role details
Role
Full-time
Industry
Healthcare And Medical
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2 Years +
Education
Graduate Of An Accredited Health Information Management Program
Responsibilities
  • accurately code patients' records to reflect care provided
  • timely and accurate coding and abstracting of patient health and demographic information
  • support allocation of resource weights to cases
  • complete data for CIHI, MOH, MOLTC, and CCO in accordance with deadlines
Requirements
  • 2 years of experience in coding all patient services
  • Must know hospital funding methodologies
  • 2 years of experience demonstrating the application of knowledge from Health Information Management program
Key skills
Acute Care Coding Coding Standards ICD-10/CA ICD-0 CCI Coding Conventions Anatomy Physiology Medical Terminology Hospital Funding Methodologies HBAM QBP CMG/CACS
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    Job Description:
    The Coding Specialist must have experience and knowledge of all types of acute care coding as well as coding standards. The Coding Specialist must have a working knowledge of the HBAM and Pay\-for\-Results funding methodologies. They will accurately code from the patients records to best reflect the care provided to patients. The Coding Specialist is responsible for the accuracy and quality of the health record whilst safeguarding the integrity of the health record. This is a work from home opportunity.
    The Coding Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate coding and abstracting of patient health and demographic information, which directly:
    Contributes to and impacts RVH funding per the Ministry of Health and Long\-Term Care (MOHLTC) funding formula and Health\-Based Allocation Model (HBAM)
     Supports allocation of resource weights to cases
    Informs and guides research projects
     Determines the health care needs for the delivery of services in the community
    Supports obtaining resources for new programs
    The Coding Specialist is responsible for the completion of this data for the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), MOH, MOLTC, and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) in accordance with firm deadlines set by these entities.
    As a qualified candidate you will have the following:
    EDUCATION:
     Must be a graduate of an accredited Health Information Management program
    Certification with the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA) in good standing is required
     Secondary School Diploma or Equivalent
    EXPERIENCE:
    2 years of experience in coding all patient services while also applying ICD\-10/CA, ICD\-0 and CCI coding conventions, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology\-preferred
     Must know hospital funding methodologies (HBAM, QBP, CMG/CACS, RIW, ACW, DPGs, HBAM HIG, and Pay\-For\-Results)
    2 years of experience demonstrating the application of knowledge from Health Information Management program to the practical work environment\-preferred
    COMPETENCIES:
     In depth knowledge and understanding of ICD\-10/CA, ICD\-0 and CCI coding conventions, anatomy, physiology and medical terminology,
    Must know and understand hospital funding methodologies (HBAM, QBP, CMG/CACS, RIW, ACW, DPGs, HBAM, HIG and Pay\-For\-Results)
     Proficiency with electronic abstracting and computer applications (Word and Excel)
    Experience with Meditech Expanse and Med2020 would be an asset

     Must have excellent skills for case analysis and interpretation for the ICD\-10 coding classification
    Ability to apply quality practices and standards to coding and abstracting
     Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, meet deadlines, work effectively under pressure, and show good judgement
    Must be familiar with relevant legislative requirements for the release of personal information (Personal Health Information Protection Act, Mental Health Act, Public Hospital Act, Freedom of Information Act, Coroners Act, etc.)
     Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills are required
    Excellent organization and time management skills
     Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
    * This role requires applicants to reside in Ontario, working from a home office