HIM Coder, Inpatient
Job Description:
• Assigns codes accurately to diagnoses and procedures within the medical record to comply with federal and state regulations
• Sequences codes accurately for proper and optimal DRG assignment
• Queries physicians or hospital staff as needed to ensure proper assignment of codes
• Abstracts data from the medical records and assures that all required elements are appropriately entered into the hospital information system
• Completes coding according to established time frame and ensures reduced DNFB accounts
• Maintains excellent accuracy rate for proper sequencing of codes for proper DRG assignment per coding guidelines
• Discusses medical record information with providers, quality, and CDI when necessary, in accordance with coding guidelines
• Contacts providers or other staff to obtain missing documentation or signatures timely in an effort to reduce DNFB accounts
• Abstracts data with a high accuracy rate in accordance with established policy
• Adapts to changing department demands evidenced by higher department efficiency
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines
• Maintains productivity standards per established monthly goals
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous hospital or medical setting or patient coding experience
• CCS
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Vigilance and keen attention to detail
• Proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and productivity targets
• Intermediate computer skills
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS
• Knowledge and experience using an encoder, and EMR required
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet productivity standards
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff members to complete certain aspects of job
Benefits:
• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary
• Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program
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• Assigns codes accurately to diagnoses and procedures within the medical record to comply with federal and state regulations
• Sequences codes accurately for proper and optimal DRG assignment
• Queries physicians or hospital staff as needed to ensure proper assignment of codes
• Abstracts data from the medical records and assures that all required elements are appropriately entered into the hospital information system
• Completes coding according to established time frame and ensures reduced DNFB accounts
• Maintains excellent accuracy rate for proper sequencing of codes for proper DRG assignment per coding guidelines
• Discusses medical record information with providers, quality, and CDI when necessary, in accordance with coding guidelines
• Contacts providers or other staff to obtain missing documentation or signatures timely in an effort to reduce DNFB accounts
• Abstracts data with a high accuracy rate in accordance with established policy
• Adapts to changing department demands evidenced by higher department efficiency
• Ensures compliance with medical coding policies and guidelines
• Maintains productivity standards per established monthly goals
• Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous hospital or medical setting or patient coding experience
• CCS
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Vigilance and keen attention to detail
• Proper phone and email etiquette for frequent hospital and private provider exchanges
• Excellent time management to meet deadlines and productivity targets
• Intermediate computer skills
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
• Understanding of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS
• Knowledge and experience using an encoder, and EMR required
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to meet productivity standards
• Ability to interact effectively with other staff members to complete certain aspects of job
Benefits:
• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare
• FSA - Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life
• Spouse - Voluntary Life
• Employee - Voluntary Life
• Child Voluntary
• Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program
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