What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Information Management (HIM) Coder - Inpatient position at Rome Health?
The Health Information Management (HIM) Coder is responsible for coding discharged patient encounters which may include inpatient, observation, skilled nursing, behavioral health, emergency room, surgical, ancillary, or clinics. Duties may include abstracting and charge verification.
Duties will also include:
•Performs coding and abstracting of records as assigned (inpatient or outpatient)
•May assist providers with documentation/coding questions
•May work in collaboration with Clinical Documentation Improvement nurses (inpatient)
•May assist Business Office with coding denials, corrections of various types
•Utilizes computer software systems/encoder for DRG/APC assignment and attestation
•Completes CCTs as necessary for appropriate provider clarification (inpatient and outpatient)
•Shifts job assignment as requested based on daily metrics (inpatient to outpatient or vice versa)
•Maintains coding knowledge and certifications
•Maintains working knowledge of Medicare rules and regs (LMRPs, NDCs, and CCI edits)
•Performs peer reviews as requested
•Monitors encounters for completeness, correct patient, missing charges, disposition, etc.
•Understands importance coding plays in the revenue cycle process
•Meets or exceeds coding productivity and quality standards
•Cross trains for other encounter types as requested for needs of organization
•Assists with training new hires as necessary
•Assists with DRG appeals as necessary
•Monitors coding lists for incomplete/aging/ problem encounters and assists with resolution
•Assists Coding Manager with identifying problems or trends that need immediate attention
•Reports technology challenges to Help Desk or Coding Manager immediately
•Covers duties of others while they are off work
•Adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures
•Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE:
High School diploma required. Associates or bachelors degree preferred. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must possess critical thinking and analytical skills. Knowledgeable in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10 and PCS coding guidelines, CPT, HCPCS, and basic coding principles according to whether assigned to inpatient or outpatient duties.
About Rome Health
Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here.
Salary : $27 - $32
