HIM Coder

Overview

NeproPsychiatric Hospitals is seeking a HIM Coder at its Huber Heights location. This position is part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Codes inpatient medical records utilizing ICD-10-CM
• Groups for MS-DRG assignment and optimization following coding guidelines
• Assembles and analyzes medical records timely and accurately for quantitative deficiencies
• Maintains master index and other logs
• Assists with record studies and projects
• Completes Clinical Documentation Improvement process including querying providers as deemed necessary
• Analyzes charts for Quality Assurance
• Assists with other responsibilities of the HIM Department
• Answers and directs telephone calls; takes and relays messages; greets public and staff
• Assists in other areas as needed
• Completes required competencies; attends regular meetings; demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Floats to other units and/or facilities as assigned
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
• Affirms protection and privacy of health information as attained through written, electronic or oral disclosures
• Displays concern and initiative
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
• Sets forth concerns and initiatives
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree in Health Information Management, Medical Coding, or a healthcare-related field preferred
• Current or eligible AHIMA or AAPC credential required
• Minimum of 1 year of coding experience within an acute care hospital setting required
• Annual coding training required
• Experience in ICD-10, DRG optimization, and abstracting clinical information for billing preparation and statistical purposes required