Medical Records Coder II-Inpatient

Duke University•Durham, NC

55d

About The Position

PRMO Established in 2001, Patient Revenue Management Organization (PRMO) is a fully integrated, centralized revenue cycle organization supporting all of Duke Health, including Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, the Private Diagnostic Clinic, and Duke Primary Care. The PRMO focuses on streamlining the revenue cycle through enhanced management of scheduling, registration, coding, HIM operations, billing, collections, cash management, and customer service. The Mission of the PRMO is delivering quality service by enhancing the patient experience, providing financial security, and preserving Dukeâ€s reputation and mission of advancing health together. Our Vision is to be recognized as a world class innovative revenue cycle organization that values our people, patients and performance. Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus that will pay out in 4 equal installments over 24 months - 6-month increments. Occ Summary- The Medical Records Coder II (Inpatient) is a certified Coder. Coordinate/review the work of subordinate employees and assist with the training and continuing education programs. Code medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT-4 coding conventions. Review the medical record to assure specificity of diagnoses, procedures and appropriate/optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges. Abstract information from medical records following established methods and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
RHIA certification- no experience required
RHIT certification- no experience required
CCS certification- one year of coding experience required
CPC or HCS-D certification- two years of coding experience required
Must hold one of the following active/current certifications: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Hospital Coding RegisteredHealth Information Technician (RHIT) Hospital Coding Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Hospital Coding Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) Homecare Coding

Responsibilities

Review the complex (problematic coding that needs research and reference checking) medical records and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT coding conventions.
Coordinate/review the work of designated employees. Ensure quality and quantity of work performed through regular audits.
Assist with research, development and presentation of continuing education programs on areas of specialization.
Review medical record documentation and accurately code the primary/secondary diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT-4 coding conventions. Sequence the diagnoses and procedures using coding guidelines. Ensure DRG/APC assignment is accurate. Abstract and compile data from medical records for appropriate optimal reimbursement for hospital and/or professional charges.
Consult with and educate physicians on coding practices and conventions in order to provide detailed coding information. Communicate with nursing and ancillary services personnel for needed documentation for accurate coding.
Maintain a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and surgical techniques through participation in continuing education programs to effectively apply ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and/or CPT-4 coding guidelines to inpatient and outpatient diagnoses and procedures.
Maintain a thorough understanding of medical record practices, standards, regulations, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO), Health Care/Finance Administration (HCFA), Medical Review of North Carolina (MRNC), etc.
Assist with special projects as required.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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