Inpatient Coder, Full Time

Hialeah Hospital • Hialeah, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Record Coder is responsible for timely review of patient records in order to identify an appropriate selection of ICD-10-CM/PCS codes that will accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness. Coder is further responsible for insuring that all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record. Accounts for each Inpatient and Outpatient records in order that all are coded. Enters coded data into computer to facilitate the billing process.

Requirements

• Requires eye hand coordination with good manual dexterity.
• Must be able to look at computer CRT most of the day.
• Must be computer knowledgeable.
• Must have excellent command of the English language, both oral and written.
• Must be organized.
• Requires frequent but limited contact with physicians.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years Inpatient coding experience preferred.
• RHIA, RHIT, CCS preferred or completion of ICD-10/PCS 4 coding programs.
• Orientation and training under supervision of Director and Coding Manager until competency is observed.

Responsibilities

• Timely review of patient records to identify appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS codes.
• Accurately reflect the reason for admission, extent of care received, and level of severity of illness.
• Ensure all data elements required for federal and state reporting are collected and included in the patient's demographic record.
• Account for all Inpatient and Outpatient records to ensure they are coded.
• Enter coded data into the computer to facilitate the billing process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree