Hospital Inpatient Coder

Franciscan Health•Work From Home, IN

8d•$23 - $34•Remote

About The Position

The Hospital Inpatient Coder VI Specialist analyzes the ICD 10 codes, suggested by computer assisted coding software, to ensure they align with official coding guidelines and the electronic medical record documentation. In collaboration with the Clinical Documentation Specialist, analyzes the circumstances of the visit to determine the most accurate diagnosis related group (DRG). This position also abstracts key data elements necessary for billing and data analysis.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED - Required
2 years Coding - Required
CCS, Certified Coding Specialist from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree - Preferred
RHIT, Registered Health Information Technician from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Preferred
RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) - Preferred

Responsibilities

Accurately review and code patient records in the following clinical areas: hospital acute inpatient services.
Meet defined coding accuracy and production standards and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of coding guidelines, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement schemes, and Payor specific guidelines.
Review and analyze the content of medical records to appropriately assign ICD diagnosis procedure codes, CPT procedure codes, and modifiers to meet coding guidelines.
Notify coding leadership of trends and topics for education and feedback to physicians and departments.
Identify and enter data elements for abstracting.
Participate actively in performance improvement teams, projects, and committees.
Serve as a Superuser and assist with system testing.
Serve as a backup to coding reimbursement specialist.