Under the general direction of the Coding Supervisor of Health Information Management Services, this role is responsible for coding and abstracting inpatient visits and specialty outpatient surgery/observation visits based on physician documentation in the medical record.
The position collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure documentation supports accurate diagnostic and procedural coding, as well as correct DRG or APC assignment. The coder is also responsible for following up on outstanding accounts for billing and must follow current coding classification systems, AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, and Premier Health Partners HIMS policies and procedures.
Education
- Associate degree in Health Information Management
- Proof of completion of an ICD-10 course required
Certification
- RHIT, RHIA, or CCS required
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of inpatient coding or outpatient experience under Prospective Payment System
- Demonstrated competence using documentation enhancement and DRG management principles
Skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Data entry skills
- Proficiency using a keyboard
- Score of 80% or higher on the Inpatient Coding test
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
- Self-control, tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility
Location
Ohio, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago