What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Coding (Inpt) Specialist II position at Swedish American?
Pay Range : $28.79 - $43.18 / hour
Additional components of compensation may include :
Evening & night shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
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At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have :
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient is responsible for reviewing documentation in the electronic medical record and assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes and ICD-10-PCS procedure codes, in accordance with the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and in compliance with ICD-10 Official Coding Guidelines and other regulatory requirements.
The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient is proficient with the various Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) methodologies, including Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRGs) and All Patient Refined DRGs (APR-DRGs). The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient codes all case types : including, transplant, major trauma and mortality records, as well as any accounts identified for interim billing or tentative DRGs. The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient participates in the compliant physician query process and will collaborate with the Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist (CDIS) team regarding clinical validation queries and the DRG reconciliation process as applicable. The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient will partner with the Inpatient Coding Quality Analysts and the Inpatient Coding Supervisor for education and quality monitoring.
The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient will assist in any quality metric questions which may arise. This individual may assist with responding to external coding reviews from private payers as well as government contractors. The Medical Coding Specialist II - Inpatient will interact with physicians and other clinicians with minimal supervision as it pertains to coding and documentation.
EDUCATION / TRAINING :
High School Diploma or equivalent and Medical Coding Education. In lieu of a medical coding education, an active coding certification is required. Graduate of a Health Information Technology program preferred.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION :
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required. Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
Two years of progressive inpatient facility coding experience. Two or more years of inpatient facility coding experience in an Academic Medical Center and / or Level 1 Trauma Center preferred.
Knowledge of external auditing programs; ex. : Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), third-party payors.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability / veterans.
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Salary : $29 - $43
