Coder II (Inpatient) - Days

Coder II (Inpatient)<o:p></o:p>
Are you looking for a rewarding career with a top-notch healthcare company?  We are looking for qualified Coders like you to join our Texas Health Family<o:p></o:p>
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Work location: Remote<o:p></o:p>
Work hours: Flexible hours<o:p></o:p>
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HIMS Coding Department Highlights:<o:p></o:p>
·         100%25 remote work<o:p></o:p>
·         Flexible hours/scheduling<o:p></o:p>
·         Terrific work/life balance<o:p></o:p> Here’s What You Need<o:p></o:p>
Education & Certifications <o:p></o:p>
·         High School Diploma or Equivalent is required And, <o:p></o:p>
·         Completion or training in ICD-10 CM/PCS (provide documentation upon interview), Competency of 95 accuracy required. <o:p></o:p>
·         Associate’s Degree in Health information related preferred. <o:p></o:p>
·         2 years of inpatient coding in an acute hospital setting required. <o:p></o:p>
·         Other – AHIMA or AAPC coding credentials (CCS, CCS-P, CCA, CPC) upon hire required.<o:p></o:p>
·         RHIT – Registered Health Information Technician upon hire preferred or<o:p></o:p>
·         RHIA – Registered Health Information Administrator upon hire preferred.<o:p></o:p>
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Skills<o:p></o:p>
·         Analytical and interpretation skills when applying coding guidelines and principles for correct code assignment and proper sequencing of diagnoses and procedures.<o:p></o:p>
·         Ability to apply definition of principal diagnosis for accurate coding, MS-DRG and POA assignment.<o:p></o:p>
·         Strong knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS diagnosis and procedure coding guideline, DRG and POA assignment.<o:p></o:p>
·         Moderate skills including MS Office Suite, encoder software and computer-assisted-coding software.<o:p></o:p>
·         Demonstrated appropriate utilization of coding software and coding reference material to facilitate achieving accurate coded data.<o:p></o:p>
·         Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to generate clear documentation quires to physicians.<o:p></o:p>
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What You Will Do <o:p></o:p>
·         Reviews and interprets health record documentation to accurately identify pertinent primary and secondary diagnosis and procedures that require code and DRG assignment for properly billing inpatient records.<o:p></o:p>
·         Presents on Admission indicators and calculates the correct MS-DRG, Severity of Illness and Risk of Mortality levels per official coding guidelines, THR coding compliance policies and procedures, CMS and other third party payers to ensure accurate reimbursement.<o:p></o:p>
·         Assesses high risk quality cases to accurately trigger pre-bill coding review process.<o:p></o:p>
·         Abstracts and complies clinical data elements such as attending physician, surgeon, consultants, ED physician, birth weight, etc. according to THR guidelines.<o:p></o:p>
·         Validates and initiates correction on patient status, admit and discharge dates and discharge disposition for calculation of correct DRG and length of stay for correct reimbursement.<o:p></o:p>
·         Queries physician when documentation in the record is ambiguous, inadequate, unclear or incorrect for coding and compliance purposes.<o:p></o:p>
·         Collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialist to improve coding and documentation.<o:p></o:p>
·         Demonstrates and maintains adequate productivity and coding quality metrics as outlined in job description.<o:p></o:p>
·         Demonstrates and maintains coding proficiency by staying abreast of coding guidelines as published in Coding Clinic.<o:p></o:p>
·         Demonstrates timely completion of all THR training and education as well as maintains credentials by completing assigned continuing education credits per THR Coding Compliance requirements.<o:p></o:p>
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Additional perks of being a Texas Heath Coder<o:p></o:p>
·         Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.<o:p></o:p>
·         A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.<o:p></o:p>

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