Facility Rehab Coder/HIM Coder | PAM Health Corporate

PAM Health Corp Business Office•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Facility Rehab Coder/HIM Coder performs coding and abstracting for inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with ICD-10-CM and CPT coding rules, guidelines, and conventions, and follows hospital and PAM Health system procedures. ICD-10-CM codes must accurately reflect the reason for admission, the extent of care received, and the severity of illness. The role requires accurate data entry and computer use for billing and statistical purposes, knowledge of coding standards and medical terminology, and the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, families, staff, management, physicians, and the public. The coder must follow directions, complete repetitive work accurately and on time, organize work independently, exercise initiative and sound decision-making, and maintain an understanding of HIPAA, regulatory requirements, and legal aspects of the medical record.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, disease processes, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and laboratory terminology.
Ability to stay abreast of coding changes and official ICD-10-CM conventions and ICD-9-CM/CPT coding and reporting guidelines.
Accurate data-entry and computer skills, including ability to enter data for billing and statistical purposes.
Ability to communicate with customers, families, staff, management, physicians, and the general public.
Ability to follow directions accurately and promptly, produce quality and quantity work on repetitive tasks, and perform orderly, detail-oriented duties.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations.
Ability to exercise initiative and concise decision-making, organize work independently, work with physicians and other hospital staff, and promote a positive attitude.
Familiarity with TJC and state regulations and legal aspects of the medical record.

Nice To Haves

Courses in coding, medical terminology, and anatomy/physiology.
Certification as CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-A, CBCS, CCA, RHIT, or RHIA, or RN or LPN with ICD-9-CM coding background. The posting lists CCA as required in its certification list.
Experience as a coder while currently pursuing one of the listed credentials.
Minimum of two years of experience as a coder.
Familiarity with the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility-Patient Assessment Instrument (IRF-PAI).

Responsibilities

Code and abstract inpatient and outpatient medical records according to ICD-10-CM and CPT rules, guidelines, and conventions and hospital and PAM Health procedures.
Assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and procedure codes using the International Classification of Diseases and the 3M coding application.
Ensure codes accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and severity of illness.
Enter data into computer systems for billing and statistical purposes.
Stay current with coding changes and official coding conventions and guidelines.
Communicate and work with customers, families, staff, management, physicians, and the general public.
Organize and complete repetitive duties accurately and in a timely manner, and work collaboratively with physicians and other hospital staff.

Benefits

Medical benefits, including EPO/HDHP/HSA options, prescription coverage, Rx ’n Go, and Teladoc.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal, and financial services.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Life and disability insurance.
Continuing education and tuition assistance.
Supplemental accident, critical illness, cancer, pet, and identity theft protection insurance options.
Auto, home, cell phone, and gym membership discounts.
Personal travel discounts.
Employee bonus referral program.
401(k) plans with discretionary employer match.
Generous paid benefit time.
Education Advancement Program and opportunities for professional growth.