HIM Cert Coder IP - CFH

Carle Foundation Hospital • Champaign, IL

71d • $23 - $39

About The Position

The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HCPCs codes and appropriate coding software such as computer assisted coding and encoders as a means to ensure compliant billing of Carle claims. HIM Certified Coder is responsible for understanding and applying all regulatory coding guidelines, such as National and Local Coverage Determinations and application of CPT modifiers. HIM Certified Coder is also responsible for understanding and applying coding knowledge to resolve billing edits related to coding. HIM coder uses Carle electronic medical record systems to review clinical encounters.

Requirements

• Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) - AAPC
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA
• Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-Based (CCS-P) - AHIMA
• Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) - AAPC
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC
• Knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCs coding rules as applicable to the position.
• Ability to work with others collaboratively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of medical science, anatomy and physiology required.
• Ability to perform computer data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with encoders and other coding software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately code all records according to the appropriate coding classification (ICD-10 and/or CPT and/or HCPCs and modifiers) system.
• Provide interdepartmental coding assistance, as needed, to determine accurate coding assignment.
• Develop methodology to provide a coding process that is compliant with regulatory agencies including the utilization of reference materials such as CMS publications, Coding Clinic, CPT Assistant, etc.
• Facilitate optimization of revenue while maintaining compliance standards for the organization through varied venues and tasks.
• Serve as an expert resource regarding CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM, all other necessary coding systems, and regulatory guidelines for all internal and external parties.
• Act as a liaison for coding and billing staff to ensure accurate charge capture.
• Report any documentation and coding improvement needs based upon review findings.
• Maintain coding certification, knowledge and skills to successfully perform job duties.
• Perform provider and peer coding audits as requested.
• Assist with monitoring of internal controls for coding and billing.
• Facilitate external audit activities and reporting of such activities to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed