CODER (CERT) - Medical Records Coder

UHS•Richmond, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking a Medical Records Coder for our brand new Crisis Receiving Center with 24 chairs in Richmond, VA. Accurately assigns diagnostic and procedural codes in a timely manner for all inpatient and partial patient charts. Updates/enters computerized patient abstract in the MS4 system. Assumes responsibility for preparing charts for quarterly audit. Backs up Supervisor as needed. Attends corporate coding training sessions. Primarily responsible for charting Discharge Summaries when they print off and filing the charts in the Perm Room if they are complete. Assists Records Technician in assembling charts when that task is backed up. Assists in picking up discharged charts and faxing the COCs each morning. Files charts in the Perm Room. This position requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Must be able to possibly work on a weekend due to an absence in the department. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree required
1-3 years of related work experience required
Psychiatric inpatient hospital coding experience required
RHIT Registered Health Information Technician; CPC Certified Professional Coder; or CCS Certified Coding Specialist required
Must be proficient in ICD-10 -CM and CPT coding and DRG optimization
Competent in writing a proper coding query.
Capable of using an encoder
Medical Terminology
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Problem solving/critical thinking skills
Experience with Microsoft Software