HIMS Coder Sr

Overview : This position will be working Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:30 pm.

Responsibilities :

Accurately codes diagnoses and procedural information on all types of inpatients and/or complex diagnostic and therapeutic treatment outpatients and/or physician diagnostic, procedure and level codes according to ICD and/or CPT principles and conventions within established time frames. Is responsible for meeting minimum quantity productivity standards. Is responsible for accurate DRG and/or APC assignment. Abstracts clinical diagnosis and procedure codes, and other required data elements for billing and development of system-wide databases. Contacts members of the medical staff for clarification in cases where documentation in the record is unclear or insufficient to determine correct code assignment. Refers inconsistent patient treatment information to Coding Quality Analyst, Supervisor or individual department for clarification/additional information for accurate code assignment. Contributes as a team player to maintain the facility defined hold for unbilled accounts receivables.
Follows safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions, reports/removes unsafe equipment and attends safety education sessions.

Qualifications :

Requires a minimum of 3-5 years experience as a coder. You must demonstrate thorough knowledge of ICD-9/DRG coding, CPT coding principles, coding software, and the recommended American Health Information Management Association coding competencies. Ability and experience for coding Inpatient, Emergency, and Outpatient records. Must be familiar with pharmacological agents. R.H.I.A./R.H.I.T./C.C.S. in active status with AHIMA preferred. Previous acute care cardiology coding experience preferred.