Assists coders, compliant documentation management staff, and the Internal Revenue Integrity team with complex patient care cases by analyzing documentation and discussing correct code assignment.
Reviews medical records flagged (Inpatient and Outpatient tools) for patterns of coding errors and opportunities for coder and /or clinical education.
Serves as a technical expert/resource for department manager, staff, physicians, administrative, and external customers to provide information or clarification accurate and ethical coding and documentation standards, guidelines and regulatory requirements
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Requirements
Requires a University Degree and minimum 4-6 years of inpatient coding experience (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree)
Must have an active RHIA, RHIT, or CCS certification
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Health Information Management program