Connecticut Children's

Health Information Management, Medical Coder II

Connecticut Children's

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hartford • Connecticut • Massachusetts • United States

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About the role

  • Apply the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to individual health information for data retrieval, analysis, and claims processing.
  • Create consistency and efficiency in inpatient claims processing and data collection to optimize DRG reimbursement and facilitate data quality in hospital inpatient services.

Requirements

  • Education Required: Associate's degree or equivalent training acquired through at least three years on-the-job experience.
  • Experience Preferred: Successful completion of a coding certificate program with AHIMA approval status preferred.
  • Certification is required within one year of hire; acceptable certifications for this position include:
  • - American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA): RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CCA
  • - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
  • Knowledge of coding guidelines for using ICD-9-CM (Volumes 1, 2, and 3), ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT and HCPCS Level II codes in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology.
  • Maintains, and increases knowledge of issues that affect coding and billing and the healthcare industry.
  • Regulatory requirements pertaining to healthcare operations in the practice and hospital settings.
  • Advanced Computer skills, PC experience w/ Windows-based applications.
  • Keyboarding skills with ability to type 40 wpm minimum.
  • Analyze complex medical records and identify billable services.
  • Work with individuals at all levels within the organization and the community; effectively communicate with providers.
  • Manage and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
diagnostic codingprocedural codingICD-9-CMICD-10-CMICD-10-PCSCPTHCPCS Level IIanatomy knowledgemedical terminologydata analysis
Soft Skills
communicationworkload managementprioritizationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
RHIARHITCCSCCS-PCCAAHIMA certificationAAPC certification