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IP Coder III

CoxHealth

Job Description:

The Inpatient Coder III position is the senior expert Inpatient DRG coder responsible for timely and accurate coding of the more complicated inpatient records and has been trained to code all Inpatient patient records. The Inpatient Coder III position has expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and MS-DRG reimbursement. As an expert DRG Coder, this position will also act as a mentor to less experienced coders. The Inpatient Coder III is responsible for reviewing and analyzing documentation present in the medical record for Inpatient cases to assign ICD 10 CM diagnoses and ICD 10 PCS procedures based on the documentation in the medical record. The Inpatient Coder III has expert knowledge on all coding guidelines and MS-DRG reimbursement and Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association.

Required Qualifications:

Experience
  • Required: 5+ years Hospital Inpatient Coding Experience
Skill
  • Must have the analytical ability to interpret data contained in medical records and assign appropriate codes for accurate reimbursement.
  • Expert knowledge in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (Inpatient Coding) classification systems
  • Expert knowledge of DRG reimbursement.
  • Expert knowledge of POA and HAC assignments.
  • Ability to work under high production standards and minimal supervision due to tenure in Inpatient coding.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and concepts effectively.
  • Demonstrates competency with use of computers and various computer programs.
  • Visual acuity necessary to read and decipher handwriting and electronic documentation.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Required: AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS AND AAPC Approved Credential: CIC AND CoxHealth Internal Inpatient Coding Test score of 95% or greater to be hired
  • Preferred: CCS credential

Education Qualifications:

  • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Required: Completion of Coding Program
  • AHIMA Approved Credential: RHIA, RHIT, or CCS AND AAPC Approved Credential: CIC AND CoxHealth Internal Inpatient Coding Test score of 95% or greater to be hired

Instructions for Resume Submission:

All interested candidates must apply online.

If you have any questions please contact Sarah Smith at Phone: 417-269-5426 or Mobile: 314-583-1355

Apply Online: https://careers-coxhealth.hctsportals.com/jobs/490231-ip-coder-iii?q=20192794

Health Information Management Coder – RHIA

Salina Regional Health Center

Introduction:

Salina Regional is now an integrated health system. Primary care physicians are an integral part of Salina Regional. The connection between a patient and his or her primary care physician is the relationship that most impacts health. Subspecialist physicians also are an integral part of Salina Regional, so we have the necessary elements for clinically integrating primary, subspecialty and hospital care. Affiliations with health care providers throughout the Sunflower Health Network have built a foundation for taking that integration to a regional level. Through its hospitals, physicians, clinical and support services, and affiliates, Salina Regional’s health system improves wellness, strives to provide exceptional care for the sick and injured, and meets health needs from prenatal care to end of life. Salina Regional insists on excellence. Throughout Salina Regional there is a culture of continuous improvement to achieve ever higher standards of patient access, clinical and service quality, affordability, and organizational sustainability. Throughout this culture is the insistence that we do what’s best for the patient. Salina Regional provides systems of health and systems of care. As the regional leader in north central Kansas providing a full continuum of integrated services, Salina Regional embraces the role of facilitating regional integration. Our primary care physicians are at the nexus of:

  • Systems of care, including illness and injury diagnosis, clinical intervention, rehabilitation, and end of life care, and
  • Systems of health, emphasizing prevention of illness and injury and maintenance and improvement of health status. Salina Regional collaborates to sustain access. Salina Regional Health Center leads regional initiatives and actively collaborates with the Sunflower Health Network, higher education institutions, regional health care providers, and others to develop and sustain access to comprehensive, highly coordinated services close to home.

Job Description:

The coder assures quality and timely submission of demographic and diagnostic information for data retrieval and reimbursement. The position performs retrospective coding of diagnosis for all acute, inpatient records and other classifications as required by third party payors. In addition, the coder monitors the KFMC DRG inquiries and follows-up as needed. Codes diagnoses/procedures utilizing ICD-9-CM Disease Classification System. Outpatient coding is performed utilizing CPT classification system. Assists with monitoring completion of final diagnoses to facilitate timely claim submission.
Minimum Experience
  • Five years coding experience in a hospital setting
Required Registration/License/Certification
  • Registration as an R.H.I.A.
Minimum Education
  • Associates degree in Health Information Science preferred

 

Apply Online: https://www.srhc.com/careers/professional-technical.php