Inpatient Medical Coder
2 weeks ago
JOB SUMMARY Responsible for assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to inpatient charts using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS or any other designated coding classification system in accordance with coding rules and regulations. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA. Abstracting required clinical information from the medical record.
Coding : Reviews medical records for the determination of accurate code assignment of all documented diagnoses and procedures in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines. Adheres to Standards of Ethical Coding (AHIMA).
Reviews medical records to determine accurate required abstracting elements (facility/client specific elements) including appropriate discharge disposition.
Coding Quality : 5% coding accuracy in the selection of principal and secondary diagnoses ((including DRG, MCC & CC, SOI/ROM)) and procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and consistency in abstracting elements defined by per facility.
Meets and/or exceeds Conifer’s inpatient coding productivity guidelines
Demonstrates strong skills in creating appropriate and compliant physician retrospective coding queries.
Stays current with AHA Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines, CMS and other agency directives for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. Completes mandatory coding education as assigned. Quarterly review of AHA Coding Clinic. Attends all required coding operations conference calls.
DNFB : Reviews held accounts daily for resolution in support of coding DNFB performance. Communicates barriers to leaders ( physician queries, missing documentation, second level review, DRG reconciliation, etc.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strong knowledge of MS-DRG and APR DRG classification and reimbursement structures
Proficient at writing AHIMA compliant physician queries
Adept at comparing documentation, code assignment and charge in the financial system for accuracy and completeness and elevating concerns to the appropriate manager
Proficient in researching and responding to Business Office questions related to coding and/or payer-specific coding guidelines.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level of proficiency
Works collaboratively with CDI, Quality and other facility leadership
Functional knowledge of facility EMR, encoder, CDI tool and other support software
Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.
Include minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job.
One to three years experience performing inpatient coding in acute care setting required
High school graduate or equivalent is required
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information, Nursing, or other related field preferred. Years of coding experience would be considered in lieu of educational requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
~ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for a prolonged period of time. Includes ability to walk through hospital-based departments across broad campus settings, including Emergency Department environments if appropriate
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office/Hospital Work Environment
Works in a private office space in the coder’s home per Conifer Telecommuter Policy as defined in the Telecommuting Program Guide
Must be able to travel nationally as needed, not to exceed 10%
As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step
23 per hour. Position may be eligible for a signing bonus for qualified new hires, subject to employment status.
Conifer observed holidays receive time and a half.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
~ 10 paid holidays per year
~ Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
~ Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
~ Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
~ Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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