Inpatient Coder - Coding - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (66106)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

14h

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Certified Inpatient Coder is responsible for assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT codes based on physician documentation. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Certification of coding will be required at hire which includes RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P.
• Knowledge of coding regulations, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS.
• CCI edits, LMRP, computer knowledge (Windows Based), and must be able to communicate written and orally with physicians.
• The ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Codes charts within an appropriate number of charts per hour.
• Coordinates completion of A/R report with CDI staff and providers.
• Ensures diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining a 90% accuracy in coding and abstracting.
• Codes inpatient coding is also expected to fill in to code SDC, Outpatient, Ancillary or E/M coding as assigned.
• Responds promptly to internal and external customer coding/DRG requests.
• Responds promptly to Business Office requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure all data captured is accurate (i.e Quality and CDI).
• Reviews discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
• To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.
• Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed