Clinical Coding Specialist Health Data and Coding

Full job description
The Coding Specialist will be responsible for accurately coding, using ICD-10-CA/CCI, and abstracting clinical information from outpatient records (emergency, day surgery, clinics) in accordance with national (CIHI) and provincial (MOHLTC) standards and reporting requirements. The Coding Specialist will continuously promote coding data quality and ensure accuracy and integrity of the information collected.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collects a predefined data set and applies the ICD-10-CA/CCI classification methodology for statistical and clinical data
Abstracts data into 3M Health Data Management (HDM) software application using the 3M Encoder product
Codes and abstracts for the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System (NACRS)
and Discharge Abstracting Database (DAD)
Focus on emergency visits
Accurately reflects, through coding methodology, resource usage for cases
Ensures quality and consistency in coding/abstracting cases
Thoroughly analyzes patient clinical records
Assigns appropriate diagnostic and intervention codes following Canadian Coding Standards
Abstracts specialized data sets of information applicable to outpatient admissions
Performs routine data quality audits and checks to ensure data quality and integrity
Meets St. Michael's turn-around-times for data submission
Attends educational seminars and conferences, as required, and for on-going self-development
Participates on committees and working groups, as required
QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an approved Health Information Management Program
Certified member of the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
Proven knowledge of ICD-10-CA/CCI coding nomenclature
Proven knowledge of current NACRS Abstracting and Canadian Coding Standards (v2015)
Thorough understanding of ambulatory grouping and weighting methodologies (CACS)
Knowledge of the MOHLTC Health System Funding Reform (HSFR) methodology and Quality Based Procedures (QBPs)
2-3 years of previous NACRS coding/abstracting experience preferred
Experience with specialized Health Records/Hospital applications including ADT, Electronic Clinical Data, 3M Encoder, Abstracting System
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel
Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, within a team environment
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Must have an excellent attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

 
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