Coding Specialist III, Hospital Billing IP Coding

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Coding Specialist III performs functions associated with the appropriate assignment of ICD codes and codes inpatient hospital billing cases. The position is full-time, 1.00 FTE (80 hours per pay period), working Monday through Friday on day shifts with eight-hour shifts. The position is remote.

Requirements

Completion of an AHIMA-approved Certified Coding Specialist program, or a Health Information Technician two-year degree, or a Health Information Administrator four-year degree.
Five years of coding experience.
Current certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through an AHIMA-recognized program.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

Assign appropriate ICD codes to diagnoses and procedures on inpatient cases.
Assign the correct DRG based on coded diagnostic and procedural information on inpatient cases.
Assign the correct POA to corresponding diagnoses.
Abstract demographic and clinical data, including quality assurance, from patient medical records.
Interact effectively with providers to clarify coding and documentation issues.
Initiate, review, and/or edit physician queries where appropriate.
Maintain or exceed established accuracy and productivity standards.
Maintain statistics, records, and logs related to the assigned work area.
Assist with training and in-services for students and new employees in specific areas of assignment as directed by management.
Stay informed about current coding updates as directed by management, including ICD coding guidelines and DRG methodologies.
Keep management informed of coding problems and issues.
Represent coding on teams, committees, and task forces as assigned by management.
Participate in other duties as assigned, after appropriate training.