PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital – Whittier, PIH Health Hospital – Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, womens health, urgent care and emergency services.
Responsible for staff supervision and coordinating all coding and abstracting functions including inpatient, observation, ambulatory surgery, GI lab, interventional radiology/cardiology, ED, referred and series outpatient. Monitor discharged not final billed (DNFB) and workflow to ensure timely and accurate coding of accounts. Establishes written guidelines for uniformity and consistency of coded data. Monitors accuracy and productivity of coding staff. Develops policies and procedures to support coding guidelines. Is responsible for overseeing the quality and accuracy of coded and abstracted data for all patient types. Oversees the facilities patient discharge data reporting to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Health Information Tech and/or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Five years of coding experience
- Three years prior supervisory experience