Inpatient Coding Specialist

Yale-New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

49d

About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Inpatient Coding Specialist is a vital multifaceted role within the Inpatient Coding Department. This position supports the Inpatient Coding Department and external customers as coding content experts, educators, resource expert including, but not limited to, medical coding of newborns, obstetrics, psychiatry, rehabilitation, medical and surgical coding. Responsibilities include activities contributing to the overall success of the Inpatient Coding Department as well as the health system. Performs a variety of coding duties to assure quality of coding and the efficient operation of the department. Provides significant education among the coders in the department as well as conducts regular audits on records completed. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with additional training in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years' experience coding inpatient medical records.
• Actively involved in coding activities since implementation of ICD-10.
• CCS certification required.
• Ability to prioritize and organize the work of other.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Comprehensive understanding in use of ICD-10.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to exercise good judgment.
• Knowledge of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to train new and existing staff members in the application of all coding systems, as well as knowledge of the PPS system (DRG's and APC's) and ability to resolve coding and billing issues as it relates to the above.

Nice To Haves

• RHIT/RHIA preferred.
• RHIT/RHIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coding Expectations - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to perform basic coding functions within departmental established guidelines.
• Content Knowledge - Inpatient Coding Specialists are required to maintain industry specific certifications and remain up to date on changes within in the industry.
• Financial - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to understand the financial impact of their primary duties and work to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Education - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to lead by example and pass knowledge onto less experienced coders.
• Coding Compliance/ Institutional Risk - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to identify risk areas and work towards preventative strategies.
• Clinical Documentation Improvement - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to identify documentation and coding query opportunities and refer them to CDI for resolution.
• Problem Solving - Inpatient Coding Specialists are expected to demonstrate flexibility and critical thinking throughout their workflow.
• Reporting - Inpatient Coding Specialists will need to provide leadership data and reports occasionally.
• Standards of Performance & Communication - All YNHH employees are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and respect in all their interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees