INPATIENT HOSPITAL CODING SPECIALIST

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

Inpatient Hospital Coding Specialist

INPT HOSP CODING SPEC

Full-Time

All Inpatient Hospital Coding Specialist candidates will have the following job responsibilities:

• Position Purpose

  The coder should be able to code from an array of discharge departments including the procedures, we do not code advanced burns and will be taking on kidney transplants in the Fall

  The purpose of this position is to correctly assign ICD-10-CM diagnostic/procedure PCS codes on clinical encounters in accordance with regulatory and CMS Official Guidelines for coding and reporting to ensure accurate reimbursement.

  Nature and Scope

  This position may be responsible for identifying appropriate charges based on documentation and coding guidelines. When documentation or a valid order is incomplete, vague, ambiguous, or missing it is the responsibility of incumbent to work in conjunction with HIM staff to utilize the appropriate physician clarification process to obtain additional information that provides a codable sign, symptom, or diagnosis and/or physician order. Other responsibilities include:

  • Apply clinical knowledge of disease processes, physiology, pharmacology and surgical techniques by reviewing and interpreting all clinical documentation included in an inpatient record.
  • Adherence to Health Information Management (HIM) Coding policies.
  • Interprets and applies American Hospital Association (AHA) Official Coding Guidelines to articulate and support appropriate principal, secondary diagnoses and procedures.
  • Adherence to The Joint Commission (TJC) and other third-party documentation guidelines in an effort to continually improve coding quality and accuracy.
  • Responsibility for maintaining coding certification and knowledge referencing current.
  • ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and regulatory changes.
  • Contacts the appropriate department or HIM staff member for assistance in obtaining physician clarification of diagnoses.
  • Participates in performance improvement initiatives as assigned.
  • Clarify physician documentation by utilizing facility established query process.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of sequencing diagnoses and procedure codes outlined in the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Coding Guidelines, Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set, AHA Coding Clinics, CMS guidelines and other resources as applicable.
  • May provide education and support to clinical areas in regard to appropriate documentation and code assignment.

  This position must consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as defined by department Leadership.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Disease Pathology, and Medical Terminology.
  • Knowledge of basic coding conventions and use of coding nomenclature consistent with CMS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ICD-10-CM and PCS coding.
  • Accurate translation of written diagnostic descriptions to appropriately and accurately assign ICD-10- CM diagnostic codes and procedural PCS codes to obtain optimal reimbursement from all payer types, including Medicare/Medicaid, and private insurance payers.
  • Ability to navigate the Electronic Medical Record to identify appropriate documentation for coding/billing in support of submitted department charges.
  • Knowledge of clinical content standards.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Uphold a strong work ethic characterized by honesty and dependability.
  • Demonstrate personal time management skills, including organization, prioritization, and multitasking.
  • Adherence to company policies, procedures, and directives

JOB QUALIFICATIONS-

Inpatient Coding Specialist

INPT CODING SPEC

Full-Time

All Inpatient Coding Specialist candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:

Role: Hospital Coding Specialist (Inpatient)

Shift: M-F 5x8's

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40

Weekend Hours:, OT and weekends are usually optional but can be mandatory depending on business needs.

( All Positions are Hourly)

Licenses: None

Required Certifications: CCS, CPC, and/or CIC Coding credential required. (RHIT will not be accepted) (Excludes apprenticeship classification)

Experience Required: A minimum of 2-5 years of previous HOSPITAL inpatient coding experience is required. Experience in acute care facility inpatient and/or Trauma Level II coding preferred.

Additional Comments:Cannot hire in following states: CA, NY, CO, NJ, IL, HI

Systems Worked In: HB Coding ? EPIC and 3M

Computer/Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word. Must have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Pay Range: $32-37/hr (Depends on Experience)

**In addition to the benefits, new employees can receive from Renown, we also pay for our staff's annual membership fees with their accrediting organization and we pay for continue education hours so that our staff can maintain their certifications.

We also provide a 401k with 4% match

Salary : $32 - $37