Coding Coordinator-Inpatient

Beth Israel Lahey Health

2d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Coding Director, provides support for leadership positions and a division or department by leading and coordinating administrative work, projects and staff. Performs various functions requiring in-depth knowledge of departmental programs, operations and services, hospital policies and procedures, and monitors and addresses coding hold reports. Position responsibilities include assignment of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient accounts.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent, required
Minimum of Associate degree in Health Information Management, Completion of an AHIMA or AAPC Coding Certification program, or equivalent coding experience required
RHIA, RHIT or CCS from AHIMA or a CIC from AAPC, required
Previous office experience
Computer skills
Minimum 1 year of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient coding assignment
Microsoft Office applications
Medical terminology
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications
Knowledge and understanding of current ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Knowledge of medical records content and management
Working knowledge of the EMR either through experience or education, including experience working with structured data and database management
Knowledge of laws and regulations about health information and patient confidentiality
Adheres to Department, Hospital, and Human Resource Policies

Nice To Haves

Epic experience
3M-360 Computer Assisted Coding
Coder 1 level ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS Inpatient code assignment skills based on BILH Coding exam

Responsibilities

Compiles and summarizes data from multiple sources to create detailed documents, reports and high-level presentations.
Gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain departmental records and databases for final approval by manage.
Maintains calendars and meeting schedules, arranges multi-department, hospital and offsite operational meetings, as well as with vendors and customers.
Coordinates the planning and organization of departmental events internally and externally, including the arrangements for meetings, travel and expense reimbursements.
Submits invoices for approval and payment.
Performs access and equipment requests for department staff.
Maintains office supply inventory; orders office supplies according to established guidelines.
Receives and reconciles supply orders and vendor invoices identifying and resolving delays, billing errors or discrepancies.
Assists in the coordination and completion of special projects as appropriate.
Investigates registration, billing problems, and billing edits identified by Patient Accounts and Coding Specialists.
Works with specialty departments, Admitting and Patient Accounts personnel to resolve identified problems.
Monitors abstracting systems to assure that invalid accounts are deleted.
Utilizes reports for identifying backlogs.
Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes to inpatient accounts as needed.
Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements.
Brings identified concerns to coding department director for resolution.
Attends meetings and educational conferences, assuming personal responsibility for professional development and on-going education to maintain proficiency.