Coder Analyst Outpatient HIM MHB

Responsibilities

• Codes hospital Ambulatory, ER / Urgent Care, Interventional Radiology and Local Surgery records for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research and compliance with federal regulations.
• Diagnoses and procedures are coded through review of the entire medical record, utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications.
• Queries physician for further clarification when there is uncertainty in the documentation of the medical record.
• Analyzes and reviews records for completeness.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. in Health Information Management or AAS in Health Information Technology or Certification as an RHIA or RHIT.
• Experience: Six (6) months coding experience in an acute care facility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Skills: Partner with and across Teams, Demonstrated ability to work closely with CH associates, medical staff, department managers, CDI Specialists and Finance, Superior written and interpersonal communication skills, Drive performance, Ambitious, takes prompt action for priorities, addresses challenges & opportunities, Possess skills related to organization and prioritization, Is action oriented, Demonstrated proficiency with computers, software, hardware and technological advances, Problem Solving: Includes appropriate staff in problem solving, defines, and prioritizes, Excellent analytical skills, Mobilizer, Sets goals/expectations, Ability to meet deadlines consistently and generate reports, Change Driver, Welcomes improvement, open to new ideas of others, helps others embrace change and accepts suggestions for change from other team members, Embraces creative thinking, generates creative solutions, Ability to read medical record documents and utilize computer to enter diagnoses, procedures and patient data throughout the day, Ability and knowledge to review CDI worksheet and utilize (if appropriate) to code chart and/or query physician.

Benefits

• N/A

Schedule

• Shift: Shift 1
• Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
• Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
• Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
• Work Schedule: Days
• Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm

Summary

Codes hospital Ambulatory, ER / Urgent Care, Interventional Radiology and Local Surgery records for the purpose of accurate reimbursement, research and compliance with federal regulations. Diagnoses and procedures are coded through review of the entire medical record, utilizing International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) classifications. Queries physician for further clarification when there is uncertainty in the documentation of the medical record. Analyzes and reviews records for completeness.