HIM Coder - Hospital Coding Services - PRN

Stormont Vail Health • Remote - Kansas, KS

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reviews medical record documentation for assigning accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, procedure and CPT codes and chart abstracting for hospital related services, including "dual" medical coding, also known as Single Path Coding, for various specialties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• 2 years Coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of coding and regulatory guidelines. (Required proficiency)
• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA Required or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA Required or Certified Coding Specialist - CCS Required or Certified Professional Coder - AAPC CPC also accepted. Required
• Certified Coding Associate - AHIMA CCA also accepted. Required

Nice To Haves

• Preferred

Responsibilities

• Selects and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM diagnosis, procedure and CPT codes utilizing encoding system and application following coding guidelines.
• Ensures appropriate MS-DRG/APR DRG is assigned.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to identify and enter key administrative and clinical data elements into discrete fields within the EHR.
• Comply with all legal requirements regarding coding guidelines and policies.
• Proficient with medical necessity documentation guidelines.
• Complies with payer specific guidelines for appropriate code assignment.
• Works coding queues as assigned by manager or designee.
• Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) team for clinical expertise and query opportunities.
• Submit coding queries to physicians for medical record documentation clarification.
• Converse with providers or other health care professionals on coding and/or billing practices, if needed.
• Works professionally, independently and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Meets coding productivity and accuracy standards.
• Participates at coding and department meetings/huddles.
• Participates at CDI/Coding and other educational sessions.
• Attends All Employee Meetings.
• Continually self-educates on current coding guidelines and regulatory changes utilizing electronic reference material.
• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED