Inpatient Medical Coder

The Inpatient Medical Coderis responsible for assigning ICD-10 and/or CPT/HCPCS codes as appropriate andabstracts pertinent information from patient records.

 Essential Duties andResponsibilities:

•  Assigns ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, as appropriate and abstracts pertinent information from inpatient records
• Ensures optimal reimbursement of all cases in compliance with CMS policies and procedures and official coding guidelines
• Implements medical center’s physician query process when code assignments are not straightforward or documentation in the medical record is inadequate, ambiguous or unclear for coding purposes
• Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements
• Brings identified concerns to the Professional Recruiter who will direct as needed
• Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association
• Adheres to Official Coding guidelines, CMS policies and regulations and Medical Center’s policies and procedures
• Ensures client’s production and quality expectations are met
• Responsible for timely review and response to Amergis internal QA or client audit results as applicable
• Communicates professionally and effectively with clients, coding staff, and Amergis corporate staff
• Demonstrates effective time management skills by completing assignments within time constraints and calendar schedule
• Completes work assignments independently
• Engages in professional development activities to maintain professional certification
• Reviews coding reference material including Medical Center specific coding procedures
• Participates in orientation training activities and review material provided
• Completes production log and accurately captures coding time in Amergis or client system as applicable
• Completes coding of all discharges/encounters ensuring the minimum productivity requirement are met
• Encrypts all e-mails containing PHI sent to client
• If unable to work on a given day, reports absence as soon as possible to the Professional Recruiter Coding Manager, or via established time off request procedures for future time off
• Submits vacation or time off requests following the established time off request procedures at least two weeks in advance
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Must hold at least one of the following certifications: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H (COC) or have a preferred minimum of 2 years relevant coding experience
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Salary : $40