Release of Information / Coder

Job Description

Responsibilities

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a -bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state-of-the-art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services.

Coder / Release of Information (ROI)

Job Description :

Assembles, analyzes, abstracts, and codes medical records. Reconciles daily readiness report. Enters data into departmental computer system. Files miscellaneous reports. Retrieves records as requested. Answers Department Telephones. Handles release of information. Provides cross training and serves as a mentor to other Chart Analysts. Complies with hospital policies and procedures and state / federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records. Participates in employee orientation and on-the-job training. Participates in Performance Improvement activities – concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned by the Medical Records Department Supervisor.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Knowledge : Working knowledge of medical terminology, working knowledge of ICD CM and DSM V nomenclature and good organizational skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy skills and typing skills required.

Education : High School diploma required, Associates in Medical Coding preferred

Experience : 2-3 years medical records experience preferred