What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coder position at Doylestown Health?
Job Detail
Job Title:
Inpatient Coder - Health Information Services - 5K BONUSReq:
2023-0884Location:
Department:
Health Information ServicesSchedule:
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF JOB: Performs a detailed analysis of documentation in patient medical records, assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes for hospital reimbursement, data retrieval, and statistical analysis.
I. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Codes ICD-10 CM or CPT/HCPCS codes, creating MS-DRG, APR and APC group assignments.
- Communicates with the physician and/or hospital department(s) for clarification of registration and documentation issues.
- Keeps abreast of coding guidelines and reimbursement reporting requirements. Reports concerns to Coding Manager for resolution.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as defined by the American Health Information Management Association and adheres to official coding guidelines and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs other HIS-related duties as required.
Job Qualifications:
V. QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified INPATIENT Coder:
A. Education: High School diploma or equivalent
B. Experience:
1. Inpatient Coders - 2 years previous coding experience in a healthcare setting
C. Other Skills: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of coding guidelines and principles.
- Ability to abstract pertinent clinical information from the medical record into 3M coding products and Meditech.
- Ability to enter coding and physician information into a computer to ensure compliance with ethical coding guidelines and to ensure quality data abstraction.
D. License and Certification and Registration: Inpatient Coders- CCS required
