Who is the Best Candidate?

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You are the coding supervisor at Rasmussen Hospitals and Clinics. There has recently been a vacancy within your department and you need to fill this position quickly. You have received two resumes from interested applicants. Based on their resumes, which candidate would you consider calling for an interview?

  1. Review the Coding Job Description
  2. Review the resumes for Candidate A and Candidate B
  3. Complete and submit the Rating Scale grid using 0, 3, and 5 scores

Be sure to complete the following questions included below the Rating Scale grid

  • Which resume most impressed you the most? Explain why.
  • Based on the results of your rating score grid, indicate the candidate you would call for an interview. Explain why.

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Resume: Applicant A George Anderson, RHIT 1456 Roadway New York, NY 04567 809.356.3464 Born: 5/23/XXXX Height: 6 ft 3 in Weight: 190 lbs. Goal: A good job Salary: At least $40,000 with the opportunity to advance 2003-2004 Coder at ABC Clinic Left to get married 2000-2001 Coder at Free Clinic Left because the manager didn’t like me 1998-2000 Community College in Northwoods, PA Graduated with my Health Information Technician Associate’s degree Obtained my RHIT credential 1994-1998 U.S. Army stationed in France, trained as medical assistant ========================================================= Resume: Applicant B Mark Schooler 1245 North Avenue Parkway, MO 56974 569.345.5697 Goal: Seeking employment with a progressive, reputable company that will provide challenges and opportunities for growth and advancement, utilizing my coding and billing experience. Work Experience: 2000-present St. Joseph’s Hospital Anyway, MO • • • • 1998-2000 • Responsible for accurately coding patient records for reimbursement. Code medical records with ICD coding, processing 60 to 70 claims daily while maintaining 95% accuracy and achieving productivity goals. Reviewed charts for correct admit/discharge dates and entered proper surgery dates. Complied with regulations and requirements for coding guidelines and CMS policies. University of Somewhere, Anyway, MO Completed my Associate’s degree as a Health Information Technician maintaining 3.90 GPA • Received my RHIT credentials Coding Job Description Position Title: Level II Coder Department: Health Information Management Reports To: Director of Health Information Management Status: Full Time (40 hours per week) Work Hours/Days: Thursday-Monday, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to consistently and accurately code inpatient encounters using ICD diagnoses and procedures. Responsibilities: • Abstracts pertinent information from patient records. Assigns ICD-9CM or HCPCS codes, creating APC or DRG group assignments. • Queries physicians when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the record is inadequate, ambiguous, or unclear for coding purposes. • Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Brings identified concerns to supervisor or department manager for resolution. • Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines. Qualifications: • • • • • • • Minimum of successful completion of a coding certificate program in a program with AHIMA approval status. RHIA, RHIT, CCS, and CCS-P certification status preferred. Coding certification preferred from the American Health Information Management Association. Prefer a minimum of two years experience as a coder Knowledge of modern office practices, etc. Knowledge of billing practices required Knowledge of medical records, EHR required Extensive knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes. Must have good math skills and effective communication skills. Working Conditions: Fast paced medical organization Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for 8 continuous hours Date Written/Revised: February 20XX Rating Scale: 0 = clearly does not meet qualification 3 = minimally meets qualification 5 = clearly does meet qualification Qualification Minimum associate’s degree in health services discipline Formal HIM education with national certification: RHIT or RHIA preferred Coding certification required from AHIMA or AAPC Minimum of 3 years progressive coding or coding review experience in ICD9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Claims processing and/or data management experience desirable Written communication skills Productivity and accuracy in past positions Past auditing experience desirable Strong training background in coding and reimbursement desirable Resume A Resume B Total rating 1. Which candidate’s resume is most impressive? Explain why. 2. Which candidate would you consider calling for an interview? Explain why.
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Running head: RATING SCALE

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Rating Scale
Author
Institution

RATING SCALE
Rating Scale:

2
0 = clearly does not meet qualification
3 = minimally meets qualification
5 = clearly does meet qualification

Qualification
Minimum associate’s
degree in health
services discipline
Formal HIM education
with national
certification: RHIT or
RHIA preferred
Coding certification
required from AHIMA or
AAPC
Minimum of 3 years
progressive coding or
coding review
experience in ICD9-CM,
CPT, and HCPCS
Claims processing
and/or data
management
experience desirable
Written communication
skills
Productivity and
accuracy in past
positions
Past auditing
experience desirable
Strong training
background in coding
and reimbursement
desirable

Resume A
5

Resume B
5

5

5

0

0

Total rating

5
3

0

3

3

5

3

5

0

3

3

5

22

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