Clinical Coding Specialist

Job Summary:
The Clinical Coding Specialist is responsible for the analysis of inpatient and outpatient medical records to identify principle, secondary, and subsequent diagnosis and/or procedures, and sequencing to optimize reimbursement. S/he is responsible for the coding of medical charts using ICD and CPT classification systems; the abstracting of medical records into computerized database; performing audits for correct coding; and compiles reports for department and hospital committee meetings.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Health Information Management or related field. ​
• Graduate of an accredited Health Information Management or Technical program.
• Possession of RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management or related field.
• Have a good working knowledge of various medical coding and reimbursement software program experience.
• Previous experience as an inpatient coder, preferably 2 years or more.
• Experience in an acute setting.
• Proficiency in coding guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that records are coded within 72 hours of discharge.
• Thoroughly review charts to ascertain all diagnoses and procedures.
• If diagnoses are not available in the chart, contact responsible physician in a professional, tactful manner.
• Utilize computerized coding/abstracting software.
• Code all diagnoses and procedures in accordance to ICD and CPT coding principles and Coding Manual.
• Meet productivity standards of assigning codes to a minimum of 3.0 inpatient charts per hour.
• Meet quality standards of having 98% of principle diagnoses and procedures approximated and correctly coded.
• Maintain 99% rate of information correctly abstracted.
• Update the Coding Manual on an ongoing basis.
• Act as a resource person to hospital staff in coding and provide education on coding changes and/or issues.
• Design data collection tools and develops process/outcome studies pertaining to coding and reimbursement.
• Responsible for conducting inpatient and outpatient medical chart coding and abstracting utilizing various computerized systems.
• Conduct ongoing medical chart review and audits for correct coding and abstracting.
• Compile reports of audits for presentation of findings with the appropriate departmental or hospital committee.
• Keep informed of current professional trends or changes in standards pertaining to health information management professionals.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment where your expertise in medical coding will be valued. If you are a dedicated Clinical Coding Specialist looking to contribute your skills to a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $43.68 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• ICD-10: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $44