Prisma Health Columbia , SC 29209
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
To code medical information into the organization billing/abstracting systems and to complete the coding function through established best practice processes and professional and regulatory coding guidelines.
This position will perform Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation. Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. To code for multiple facilities. Adhere to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Data reported by this incumbent is used to meet licensure requirements, is used for statistical purposes, and for financial and billing purposes. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
Accountabilities
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education
Certification Program; Associate's Degree or Coding Certificate through American Health Information Management (AHIMA) or other approved coding certification program.
Minimum Experience
3 years
In lieu of the above experience and requirements successful completion of the IP Coder Associate program, coder associates will be accepted.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other approved coding credential.
Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
Knowledge of electronic medical records and 3M or Encoder System.
EPIC health information system experience an asset preferred.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology with the ability to apply this knowledge to the coding process.
Knowledge of MS DRG prospective payment system and severity systems.
Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
5 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
1500 Midlands Corporate
Department
70017512 HIM Coding
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