Hospital HIM Coder - Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient

Memorial Community Health Inc. • Aurora, NE

10d • Remote

About The Position

Memorial Community Health, Inc. is seeking an HIM Coder for hospital inpatient and outpatient records. The position may be part-time or full-time and offers the ability to work from home. Certified and non-certified coders are welcome.

The role codes hospital inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient records using ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding systems. It includes evaluating records for appropriate information and diagnoses to support services, tests, and medications provided to patients, in accordance with established coding policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous coding experience preferred.
• Certified Coder by the AAPC or AHIMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign accurate codes by abstracting pertinent patient information from inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient records.
• Ensure coding accuracy.
• Help where needed and work with the clearing house to answer questions and investigate coding issues it identifies.
• Follow the ethical coding standards set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.
• Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality of residents’ medical, personal, and financial records, as well as employee and organizational records.
• Understand, comply with, and enforce state and federal regulatory requirements related to Memorial Community Health operations, including HIPAA, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance Policy, Safety and Infection Control, department and organization-wide policies, Critical Access Hospital requirements, and Federal and State of Nebraska regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED