Clinical Coder III Acute Care
About The Position
Reviews moderate to high complexity medical records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure codes and all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedure codes and assign Present on Admission indicators, Hospital Acquired Conditions and Core Measures for all diagnosis codes. Facilitates appropriate MSDRG for inpatient medical records and appropriate APC assignment for outpatient medical records using UHDDS and other facility guidelines. Reviews charges and Evaluation and Management levels. Demonstrates the technical competence to use the facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital mainframe and/or EMR in an on-site or remote setting. Abstracts coded data and other pertinent fields in the hospital electronic health record. Ensures the accuracy of data input. Meets established quality and productivity standards. Stay abreast of coding principles and regulatory guidelines related to inpatient and/or outpatient coding.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Advanced knowledge in Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology required.
- 2 years coding experience in acute care setting required.
- Current RHIT, RHIA, CPC-H, CIC or CCS required plus a passing score on the Coding test.
Responsibilities
- Reviews moderate to high complexity medical records to identify the appropriate principal diagnosis and procedure codes and all other appropriate secondary diagnoses and procedure codes and assign Present on Admission indicators, Hospital Acquired Conditions and Core Measures for all diagnosis codes.
- Facilitates appropriate MSDRG for inpatient medical records and appropriate APC assignment for outpatient medical records using UHDDS and other facility guidelines.
- Reviews charges and Evaluation and Management levels.
- Demonstrates the technical competence to use the facility encoder as it interfaces with the hospital mainframe and/or EMR in an on-site or remote setting.
- Abstracts coded data and other pertinent fields in the hospital electronic health record.
- Ensures the accuracy of data input.
- Meets established quality and productivity standards.
- Stay abreast of coding principles and regulatory guidelines related to inpatient and/or outpatient coding.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
