What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Coding Specialist - Inpatient position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Clinical Coding Specialist assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to all inpatient accounts according to hospital coding and billing rules for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing, adhering to established ICD-10-CM coding conventions and guidelines and UHDDS reporting guidelines.
• Reviews/analyzes patient records via Meditech documentation navigation; use of 3M HDM system, 3M CRS software, and concurrent review of CDE Program to apply accurate codes for diagnoses and procedures to establish reconciliation of patient data with Clinical Documentation Specialists. (CDS) for Inpatient accounts.• Verifies CDS clarifications to assure optimal coding of encounters for Inpatient accounts.• Code Andrus and Dobbs outpatient accounts. • Maintains education by attending training sessions, relevant organizational meetings, webinars, reviews Coding Clinics, etc. to enhance coding skills.• Asks for appropriate clarification; accesses resources to verify accuracy of coding.• Reviews Discharges Not Final Billed (DNFB) listing daily; prioritizes work accordingly with Coding Manager’s input.• Maintains certification credentials.• Incorporates the Hospital and Department’s Mission Statements in daily work activities.• Required to work flexible hours when necessary.• Must complete all required hospital inservice programs.
Qualifications
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• 3 - 5 years inpatient coding experience• Knowledge of PC operation• Effective communication skills with all levels in the organization• Team approach with CDI staff and Medical Staff• Computer literacy of hospital system (Meditech)• Knowledge of 3M HDM Coding System• Proficiency in medical record analysis and ICD 10 CM/PCS, CPT coding methodology and coding guidelines.
EDUCATION
• High School Graduate or equivalent. • AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)(Inpatient)• Preferred: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA)
