What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Coder position at IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Performs coding of inpatient discharges while adhering to the official coding and reporting guidelines. Reviews the Inpatient health record documentation, as part of the coding process, to assess the presence of clinical evidence/indicators to support diagnosis code and MS-DRG, APR DRG assignments to potentially decrease denials. Full-time 40 hours weekly Under direct supervision, reviews physician/provider documentation in Inpatient health records to determine the principal diagnosis, secondary diagnoses, principal procedure, and secondary procedures. Assigns appropriate Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRG), All Patient Refined DRGs (APR), Present on Admission (POA), as well as Severity of Illness (SOI) & Risk of Mortality (ROM) indicators for Inpatient records. Identifies Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC), Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) to ensure accurate hospital reimbursement. Utilizes encoder software applications, which includes all applicable online tools and references in the assignment of International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-CM) diagnosis and procedure codes, MS-DRG, APR DRG, POA, SOI & ROM assignments. Assigns appropriate code(s) by utilizing coding guidelines established by: • The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ICD-CM Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting • American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic for International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Standards of Ethical Coding • Revenue Excellence/HM coding procedures and guideline Position Requirements: Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Specify Degree(s): Graduate of accredited Health Information/Coding program Minimum Experience: Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Managerial Experience: N/A Licensure/Certifications: Required: Coder - Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA) or Coder - Certified Coding Specialist (AHIMA) or Coder - Certified Coding Specialist Physician Based (AHIMA) or Health Information - Registered Health Information Administrator (AHIMA) or Health Information - Registered Health Information Technician (AHIMA) Preferred: N/A Other: At least one of the above certifications is required upon hire or within first 9 months of employment. Pay Range: $24.33 - $37.73 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Salary : $24 - $38
