Coder II

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Requisition Number:

R-15712

Facility:
LOC0014 - 549 Columbian Street549 Columbian StreetWeymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SHS Revenue Integrity

Status:

Full time

Budgeted Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Inpatient Coder is an advanced coding position responsible for the accurate and timely assignment of codes for all outpatient and inpatient diagnoses and procedures. As a vital member of our respected professional team, the Inpatient Coder will work collaboratively with other areas of the Health Information Management department and the Clinical Documentation Integrity unit to advance the profession and reinforce the valuable contributions coders make to the care delivery system.
Key Responsibilities:

Using established department policies and procedures in conjunction with the current versions of ICD-CM Classification for Hospitals, determines the proper diagnosis, assigns co-morbidities and complications, secondary diagnoses, present on admission indicators, HAC (Hospital Acquired Conditions), principal procedure codes, and secondary procedure codes

Queries providers when documentation requires clarification

Proactively works with medical leadership to address concerning documentation trends

Requirements
CCS certification required
6+ months of relevant inpatient facility coding experience
3m 360 and Epic experience preferred
Familiarity with anatomical, physiological, and pharmaceutical terms and concepts

Skills & Abilities
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to think critically
Excellent reading comprehension
Developed analytical skills to gather and interpret data
Proficient data entry skills, displaying both speed and accuracy
MS Office suite

Work Schedule
Monday- Friday start times flexible between 7am -9 am and end time between 3:30pm -5:30pm

Monday- Friday start times flexible between 7am -9 am and end time between 3:30pm -5:30pm

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Certified Coding Associate - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

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