HIM Inpatient Coder

We are currently looking for a Full Time HIM Inpatient Coder to join our HIM Inpatient Services Team team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center working .

Summary:

The Inpatient Coder assigns ICD-10-CM diagnostic and ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT-4 procedural codes to inpatient, observation and day surgery accounts.

Responsibilities:
* Accurately codes and sequences medical record information on all accounts with an error rate not to exceed 5%
* Accurately abstracts medical record information on all accounts with an error rate not to exceed 5%
* Codes to achieve maximum reimbursement while maintaining compliance with coding guidelines, rules, and regulations
* Identifies unbilled accounts through regular review of the unbilled report
* Assists the medical staff with any questions or issues regarding coding or DRG assignment and approaches the medical staff for information as necessary
* Assists the medical staff and serves as a resource to answer questions regarding coding and/or superbill processes with courtesy and tact
* Verifies transactions codes from the electronic superbill for inpatient visits and observation visits and enter any missing transaction codes
* Ensures that superbills are completed before abstracting or data entry occurs for day surgery visits
* Maintains accurate account of daily activities and turns in calendar to the Supervisor IP Coding monthly
* Escalates problematic issues to the next level of management for guidance in resolution of issues
* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types
- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner
- Partners with internal and external services as needed to ensure appropriate referral is made
- Greets and engages with a smile
- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
* Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Must be self-motivated
* Ability to work independently
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand and apply regulations and policies
* Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology
* Applied knowledge of medical coding and billing guidelines
* Organizational and time-management
* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Skills:
Essential:
* Basic Computer skills

Experience:
Essential:
* 1 year directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* High School, GED or Equivalent

Credentials:
Essential:
* Registered Health Information Administrator
* Registered Health Information Technician
* Certified Coding Assistant
* Certified Coding Specialist
* Certified Professional Coder
* Pass general background check

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Works in an office setting
* Sitting up to 100% of shift
* Walking up to 25% of shift
* Frequently lift and or carry and or carry up to 10 lbs
* Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
* Pass pre-employment drug test

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