Job Summary
As a member of the HIM Central Services coding team, the Coder IP provides inpatient coding assistance for a set of HIM Central Services-supported CHS hospitals. The coder IP reviews patient records and assigns accurate codes for each diagnosis and procedure, applying knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology while demonstrating strong data quality and integrity skills. Independent decision-making is required for accurate ICD-10-CM and PCS code assignments, which play a key role in determining CHS's reimbursement potential while ensuring adherence to compliant coding standards and corporate policies for accurate billing.
Essential Functions
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Performs remote coding for CHS hospitals for all inpatient types via review of electronic medical records.
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Primarily codes inpatient records and may have experience in outpatient coding.
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Submits queries to providers for documentation clarification to include diagnosis clarification based on clinical indicators and coding specificity requirements.
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Consults the Manager, Corporate Coding or other available resources and works out difficult codes and/or coding problems.
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Attends coding education as scheduled.
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Maintains productivity levels set forth by Community Health Systems while maintaining a 95% coding accuracy rate.
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Collaborates with facility CDI to ensure complete and accurate final coding based on available documentation.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
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H.S. Diploma or GED required
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Associate Degree in Health Information Management or related field preferred or
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1 year coding certification in Health Information Management or related field preferred
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1-3 years acute care hospital inpatient coding experience including coding complex cardiac and neuroscience procedures required
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1-3 years Experience with virtual desktop image, electronic medical record systems, encoding systems as well as word processing and spreadsheet software required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of related prospective payment systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
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Broad knowledge of pharmacology indications for drug usage and related adverse reactions.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
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Ability to work effectively with co-workers, management and physicians.
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Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols.
Licenses and Certifications
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Certified Coder-AHIMA or AAPC Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) required or
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Certified Coder-AHIMA or AAPC Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required or
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RHIT - Registered Health Information Technician AHIMA RHIT required or
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RHIA - Registered Health Information Administrator AHIMA RHIA required or
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
