Hospital Coder II - Inpatient Coding

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Job Requisition ID:

R00035124

Job Category:

Clerical and Customer Service

Organization:

Rev Cycle - Inpatient

Location/s:

Jackson Medical Mall

Job Title:

Hospital Coder II - Inpatient Coding

Job Summary:

To collaborate as an advanced level coder in the review of emergency, ambulatory surgery, observation, inpatient (straightforward diagnoses and procedures) account medical documentation provided by physicians and other providers in order to obtain detailed information regarding disease, injuries, and other procedures and translate this information into numeric codes. Assign and sequence diagnostic and procedure codes in accordance with nationally required coding systems. Audit accounts as an advanced coder, auditing ancillary as well as emergency, ambulatory surgery, observation, straightforward inpatient accounts. May perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required.

Three (3) years of experience medical coding in all outpatient coding types to include onetime ancillary/series, emergency department, observation, and/or day surgery.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

One of the following certifications is required:

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
• Certified Professional Coders (CPC)
• Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P),
• Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
• RHIA or RHIT preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of electronic coding systems. Knowledge of electronic health record. Proficient in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Proficient in the use of email application such as Outlook for email and scheduling purposes. Demonstrated ability to perform and maintain working relationships within the department and across all business units to foster a team environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook). Demonstrated ability to research and use available resources. Independent, focused and able to work remotely and follow written instructions. Demonstrated ability to use coding guidelines to assign correct codes with minimal supervision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Knowledge of billing CPT and ICD coding required

• Ability to pay attention to detail

• Ability to provide a pleasant and welcoming appearance to all with which you come in contact

• Ability to read, write, type, and follow oral and written directions

• Ability to work independently to effectively and efficiently perform assigned duties

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills, pleasant attitude and proven ability to work effectively with others

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality: Assign correct codes in accordance with coding guidelines and accepted ethical principles of coding.

• Quantity: Enter data accurately that meets productivity standards.

• Monitor un-coded accounts and prioritize appropriately.

• Report coding/charging issues to leadership.

• Understand and apply updated coding guidelines to include study of quarterly Coding Clinic and CPT Assist.

• Effectively work coding denials and edits to resolve claims issues.

• Research regulations and determine proper usage of new and revised codes.

• Make recommendations to leadership for change based upon code edits.

• Demonstrative effective communication and response using systems available to both the Hospital Coder and management through telephone and email communication.

• Demonstrate effective use of required software in the remote setting.

• Demonstrate rapid on-site relocation in the event of failure of equipment or services remotely are not sufficient to accomplish job duties.

• THE DUTIES LISTED ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND ARE EXAMPLES OF THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PERFORMED AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL INCLUSIVE. MANAGEMENT RETAINS THE RIGHT TO ADD OR CHANGE DUTIES AT ANY TIME.

Environmental and Physical Demands:

Requires no exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, no handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional working hours beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced is subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds, no lifting/carrying up to100 pounds, no lifting/carrying 100 pounds or more, occasional climbing, no crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, no kneeling,occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting,frequent standing,occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (Occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

04/15/2024

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):