INPATIENT CODER II
Company: Accuity
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The Inpatient Coder II is the second level coding
position in a 3-tier career ladder. Inpatient Coder IIs will
evaluate inpatient medical records and accurately assign the
appropriate ICD-10 CM/PCS codes, Present on Admission (POA)
indicators, and relevant DRGs. The Coder II must be skillful in the
identification and assignment of all diagnoses and procedures in
accordance with nationally recognized coding guidelines, as well as
researching opportunities to improve documentation. PRIMARY JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assigns appropriately sequenced and compliant ICD-10 CM/PCS
codes as documented in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Applies definition of principal diagnosis for proper assignment
of MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, and POA indicators using a designated
encoder/grouper, while ensuring compliance with nationally
established coding guidelines.
- Utilizes selected encoder and/or computer-assisted coding
software (CAC) set forth by client and Accuity.
- Abstracts pertinent data from documentation in accordance with
client, state, and federal reporting requirements.
- Identifies instances in which provider clarification is
necessary to ensure quality, completeness of documentation, and
optimal, compliant reimbursement and communicates to appropriate
channels.
- Updates and/or recommends coding changes as necessary due to
additions or revisions in physician documentation and Internal
Controls and Quality.
- Maintains required standards of performance in both coding
accuracy and productivity to meet client turnaround and
satisfaction.
- Records accurate production logs, time keeping, and other
relevant tracking information daily.
- Performs additional job-related duties as assigned from coding
management within pre-determined schedule.
- Stays current with most recent coding changes and guidance from
CMS, AHA Coding Clinics, AHIMA, Official Inpatient Coding
Guidelines, as well as internal education from Physicians, CDI and
Coding leadership.
- Completes required Continuing Education hours to maintain
credential requirements.
- Participate in Coding department meetings and other events as
assigned.
- Maintains a collegial working relationship with other
departments.
- Accepts coaching, training, and education on a routine basis as
needed. Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
- Minimum HS Diploma or GED required
- Coding credential required from AHIMA (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC
(CPC, CIC)
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in HIM or coding preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of current Inpatient facility coding
experience; minimum 2 years Level 2 trauma center and/or 2 years
academic teaching medical center
- Extensive knowledge of ICD-10 guidelines and coding
regulations
- Demonstrated knowledge in DRG methodologies and compliant
reimbursement practices Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in utilizing a variety of EMR systems, EPIC
experience preferred
- Independently research coding questions and utilize Accuity's
internal educational resources
- Ability to use a PC in a Windows environment, including MS
Word, MS Excel, MS Teams
- Autonomous, focused individual able to work remotely or on-site
in a rapidly growing organization
Keywords: Accuity, Anchorage , INPATIENT CODER II, Other , Anchorage, Alaska
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