Certified Inpatient Coder

2 weeks ago

Albany, United States Phoebe Physicians Full time
Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reviews medical record documentation and diagnostic results to assignappropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and externalreporting, and compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding andReporting, payer regulations, and hospital policy. Responsible for coding andabstracting inpatient, observation, and surgical outpatient medical records.Queries physicians to resolve incomplete or conflicting information to ensurecompliant coding and billing practices. Abides by the Standards of EthicalCoding as set forth by AHIMA GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be scheduled as needed including overtime Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED and 4 years directly related experience (Required) OR 2 year / Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related medical degree EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

2 years ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding in a hospital setting including inpatient medical records (Required) 2 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required) 1 year Experience calculating MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies (Required) CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

GENERAL SKILLS

Organizational Skills CommunicationSkills Interpersonal Skills Customer Relations Mathematical Analytical Grammar/ Spelling Read / Comprehend Written Instructions Follow Verbal Instructions BasicComputer Skills Microsoft Office Suite General Clerical Skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Walking - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Sitting - Continuously within shift (67-100%) Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%) Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

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