Certified Inpatient Coder

Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Reviews medical record documentation and diagnostic results to assign appropriate ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, and compliance with the Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, payer regulations, and hospital policy. Responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient, observation, and surgical outpatient medical records. Queries physicians to resolve incomplete or conflicting information to ensure compliant coding and billing practices. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by AHIMA

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization

• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures

• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)

• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.

• May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• May be scheduled as needed including overtime

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED and 4 years directly related experience (Required) OR 2 year / Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related medical degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years ICD-9, ICD-10, and HCPCS coding in a hospital setting including inpatient medical records (Required)
• 2 years Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology (Required)
• 1 year Experience calculating MS-DRG, DRG, APC, and other payer reimbursement methodologies (Required)

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES

• Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) must be obtained within 1 year of hire

• Preferred Certifications/Licensures: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

GENERAL SKILLS

• Organizational Skills

• Communication Skills

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Relations

• Mathematical

• Analytical

• Grammar / Spelling

• Read / Comprehend Written Instructions

• Follow Verbal Instructions

• Basic Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite

• General Clerical Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Have near normal vision

• Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors

• Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Walking

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Sitting

• Continuously within shift (67-100%)

• Bending/Stooping

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Twist at waist

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Pushing/Pulling

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

• Reaching above shoulder

• Occasionally within shift (1-33%)