Inpatient Coding Specialist, Health Information Management

Accurately codes Inpatient records for the classification of all diseases, injuries, procedures, and operations using the ICD10CM/PCS coding system. Ensures compliance of coding rules and regulations according to Regulatory Agencies (CMS, OIG). Works as a team to meet departmental goals and AR goals. Abstracts prescribed data elements from the medical records.

Degrees:

High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper.

Licenses & Certifications:

AHIMA Certified Coding Specialist.

AHIMA Registered Health Information Technician.

Additional Qualifications:

Required coding certificate.

With extensive relevant experience and not CCS or RHIT certified upon hire they must obtain within 2 years

For Boca they are required to have either CCS, CCA, CPC, COC, RHIT or RHIA.

Knowledge and thorough understanding of encoder system, Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), DRG/MSDRGs and National and Local Coverage Determination, NCD and LCD, Policies.

Competency in Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management staff, and physicians.

Minimum Required Experience: 3 years of inpatient facility coding

Schedule: Full-time