SMRMC Full Time 1373-HIM Coder/Certified Level 2-7181
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center•McComb, MS
About The Position
The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder provides customer care to Southwest Health consumers, visitors, and staff. The role uses electronic health record coding work queues to select accurate, applicable codes in accordance with coding guidelines. The coder communicates daily with the Coding Supervisor and Billing Staff to resolve coding and claim-processing issues, participates in recurring coding education, and maintains coding certifications and continuing education units. The coder may also perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor or Department Head.
Requirements
- Maintain coding certifications and continuing education units.
- Meet the department's daily coding productivity and quality standards.
- Follow applicable coding guidelines and federal and state legal requirements.
- Be willing to perform tasks assigned by the supervisor or Department Head.
Responsibilities
- Review and code patient encounters across all specialties.
- Ensure codes are assigned accurately.
- Report missing or incomplete documentation to the analysis area or submit queries to providers when needed.
- Meet daily coding productivity and quality standards set by the department.
- Review charge code entries for accuracy and make corrections as needed.
- Serve as a resource to the Revenue Cycle team regarding insurance denials and coding questions.
- Follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to support compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Complete continuing education required to maintain coding credentials and license.
- Support the HIM Coding Manager and Revenue Cycle leadership on special projects as requested.
- Work directly with other departments and attend internal and external meetings and training.
- Communicate daily with the Coding Supervisor and Billing Staff to resolve coding and claim-processing issues.
- Participate in bi-weekly meetings and monthly, quarterly, and yearly coding education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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