Inpatient Coder - Coding - Flex 0.8 (64 hrs biweekly) (65320)

Memorial Health System • Marietta, OH

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About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, t he Certified Inpatient Coder is responsible for assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and/or CPT codes based on physician documentation. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times. Job Functions: Codes charts within an appropriate number of charts per hour. Coordinates completion of A/R report with CDI staff and providers. Ensures diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines. Maintaining a 90% accuracy in coding and abstracting. Codes inpatient coding is also expected to fill in to code SDC, Outpatient, Ancillary or E/M coding as assigned. Responds promptly to internal and external customer coding/DRG requests. Responds promptly to Business Office requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy. Works closely with other departments to ensure all data captured is accurate (i.e Quality and CDI). Reviews discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data. Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• Certification of coding will be required at hire which includes RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CPC, COC, CIC, CPC-P.
• Knowledge of coding regulations, CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS.
• CCI edits, LMRP, computer knowledge (Windows Based), and must be able to communicate written and orally with physicians.
• The ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills and the ability to change and be flexible with work priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Codes charts within an appropriate number of charts per hour.
• Coordinates completion of A/R report with CDI staff and providers.
• Ensures diagnostic and procedure codes are assigned accurately to inpatient encounters based upon documentation within the electronic medical record while maintaining compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintaining a 90% accuracy in coding and abstracting.
• Codes inpatient coding is also expected to fill in to code SDC, Outpatient, Ancillary or E/M coding as assigned.
• Responds promptly to internal and external customer coding/DRG requests.
• Responds promptly to Business Office requests to code or review coded accounts for accuracy.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure all data captured is accurate (i.e Quality and CDI).
• Reviews discharge disposition entered by nursing and corrects if necessary in order to achieve the highest quality of entered data.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
• To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits .
• Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed