Inpatient CODER II

About the role

The Medical Records Coder II will improve documentation, data quality and revenue cycle operations. The coder assigns International Classification of Disease system-10 (ICD-10) CM and PCS codes according to AHA – AMA Guidelines, CMS and NGS.

Responsibilities

• Assign diagnosis and procedure codes for accurate and timely billing of the most appropriate payer
• Audit charges and establish proper coding in collaboration with providers
• Initiate and follow up on queries with providers
• Assist departments with diagnostic and procedural coding
• Respond to insurance, compliance and RAC denials
• Review and assist in the maintenance of coding-related policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements

• Required: AS in Health Information Management, a related degree, or equivalent experience
• Required: 1 year of experience as an inpatient coder
• Required: Knowledge of EMR, coding software, and Microsoft Office
• Required: Knowledge/understanding of modifiers, medical necessity, and CCI edits
• Required: Good oral and written communication
• Preferred: BS in Health Information Management
• Preferred: Knowledge of Epic and 3M software

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Required: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CCA, CPC, or CIC certification

Pay

$23 – $35 hourly

Schedule

Days, 4.00 FTE, 0.5, hourly non-union, regular part-time (975 hours per year or more)