Medical Records Coding Coordinator

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Medical Records Coding Coordinator, also referred to as a Medical Coding Coordinator, Medical Coder or Health Information Coding Coordinator. The Medical Coding Coordinator is responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical records and assigning accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes in accordance with regulatory and hospital guidelines. This position ensures coded and abstracted information is entered accurately into the electronic health information system to support revenue cycle operations, internal reporting, and required regulatory reporting. If you have your Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and one year of experience in medical coding you are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

Certification or license as a Certified Coding Specialist (C.C.S.), Registered Health Information Technician (R.H.I.T.), or Registered Health Information Administrator (R.H.I.A.); Required
Minimum 3 years experience coding and abstracting in an acute care setting; preferred
Basic computer experience; required
Use of an encoder software product for code assignment in an acute care setting; preferred
Computer data entry with 10-key preferred, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred
Successful completion of college level courses in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and coding ICD-10 and CPT/HCPCS; required
Successful completion of ICD-10 training is required
Good communication and interpersonal skills to build effective interaction between various departments in the hospital and the onsite or remote coding team

Nice To Haves

one year of experience in medical coding

Responsibilities

The Coder/Coding Coordinator also works closely with hospital departments, corporate teams, and external coding vendors to resolve documentation and workflow issues and help maintain a low Discharged Not Final Billed (DNFB) rate.
Review and analyze medical records to assign accurate ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes for all applicable service types
Enter and validate coded and abstracted patient information within the electronic health information system
Ensure coding is completed accurately and timely in accordance with regulatory requirements and hospital-specific guidelines
Collaborate with hospital departments, corporate teams, and coding vendors to support coding and charge-entry completion
Identify and help resolve issues affecting DNFB, including documentation deficiencies, late charges, scanning or indexing delays, and technical system issues