Inpatient Coder II
Accuity
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Evaluate inpatient medical records and accurately assign appropriate ICD-10 CM/PCS codes
- Assigns appropriately sequenced and compliant ICD-10 CM/PCS codes as documented in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Applies definition of principal diagnosis for proper assignment of MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, and POA indicators using a designated encoder/grouper
- Utilizes selected encoder and/or computer-assisted coding software (CAC) set forth by client and Accuity
- Abstracts pertinent data from documentation in accordance with client, state, and federal reporting requirements
- Identifies instances in which provider clarification is necessary to ensure quality, completeness of documentation, and optimal, compliant reimbursement and communicates to appropriate channels
- Updates and/or recommends coding changes as necessary due to additions or revisions in physician documentation and Internal Controls and Quality
- Maintains required standards of performance in both coding accuracy and productivity to meet client turnaround and satisfaction
- Records accurate production logs, time keeping, and other relevant tracking information daily
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned from coding management within pre-determined schedule
- Stays current with most recent coding changes and guidance from CMS, AHA Coding Clinics, AHIMA, Official Inpatient Coding Guidelines
Requirements
- Minimum HS Diploma or GED required
- Coding credential required from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC (CPC, CIC)
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HIM or coding preferred
- Minimum 5 years of current Inpatient facility coding experience; minimum 2 years Level 2 trauma center and/or 2 years academic teaching medical center
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines and coding regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge in DRG methodologies and compliant reimbursement practices
- Proficiency in utilizing a variety of EMR systems, EPIC experience preferred
- Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams
Benefits
- Continuing Education hours to maintain credential requirements
- Participate in Coding department meetings and other events as assigned
- Maintains a collegial working relationship with other departments
- Accepts coaching, training, and education on a routine basis as needed
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
ICD-10 CM codingICD-10 PCS codingMS-DRGsAPR-DRGsPOA indicatorscomputer-assisted codingcoding accuracycoding productivitydata abstractioncoding regulations
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailproblem-solvingorganizational skillsquality assurancetime managementcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingprovider clarification
Certifications
RHIARHITCCSCPCCIC