Coding Specialist III

Bryan Health • Lincoln, NE

119d • Remote

About The Position

The Coding Specialist III position at Bryan Firethorn involves a thorough review of clinical content in inpatient medical records, assigning appropriate ICD-10 codes for diagnoses and procedures to ensure optimal reimbursement. The role requires knowledge of various coding types, with a primary focus on complex inpatient coding. The specialist must ensure that coding accurately reflects the severity of illness and risk of mortality for quality reporting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmaceuticals, medical terminology, disease process, and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications relevant to work functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet high standards for work accuracy and productivity.
• Ability to mentor and train other personnel in coding practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
• Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates core values.
• Reviews hospital inpatient medical record documentation and assigns ICD-10-CM and/or ICD-10-PCS codes for all reportable diagnoses and procedures.
• Reviews discharge disposition code for accuracy.
• Utilizes technical coding principles and MS-DRG reimbursement expertise to assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes.
• Works as a team member to meet or exceed the established quality standard of 95% accuracy.
• Maintains updated knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines, Medicare Administrator Contractor directives, and Coding Compliance standards.
• Assists in identifying solutions to reduce and resolve back-end coding edits.
• Queries physicians appropriately when documentation is unclear.
• Provides education to healthcare professionals and medical staff on coding guidelines and documentation techniques.
• Assists with coding quality review activities for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentors and trains new coding staff members.
• Ensures all coding is accurate and meets turnaround standards.
• Adheres to relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and expectations.
• Abides by the Code of Ethics and Standards for Ethical Coding.
• Maintains professional growth through seminars, workshops, and affiliations.
• Participates in meetings, committees, and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree