Inpatient Coder - Part Time

JOB PURPOSE

To abstract and code compliantly, accurately and completely as well as group each account to the appropriate DRG to facilitate data quality and ensure accurate and timely reimbursement.

Verifies reviews, analyzes, and abstracts medical information; researches missing medical information; assigns accurate codes; appropriately queries physicians when required; elevates documentation issues to management; ensures valid orders are on the record prior to coding; communicates with HIM Director regarding obstacles with orders, charges, physician documentation.

Demonstrates proficiency in the coding and grouping of inpatient accounts.

Essential Functions

• Affirms data quality by capturing codes and data while complying with NCCI, while maintaining a 95% or higher accuracy rate as validated by audit.
• Demonstrates consistent and efficient performance by coding a minimum of 3.5 to 4 inpatient accounts per hour.
• Queries physicians as necessary to clarify missing, ambiguous, incomplete or conflicting documentation in the medical record in order to facilitate complete, accurate and consistent coding.
• Notifies HIM Director and Manager of Revenue Cycle when the admission order is missing or not signed prior to discharge.
• Accurately abstracts information from the medical record into the abstracting module.
• Demonstrates competencies with software systems in use for the HIM coding staff.
• Collaborates with Director on Coding Queries.
• Serves as a resource to other coders.
• Manages time and workload with understanding of the relationship between coding accuracy, timeliness and deadlines.
• Completes a minimum of 10 hours of formal education and 10 hours of informal education (reading coding clinics and CPT Assistant), which can be turned to formal by taking the quiz on the back and submitting for credit.
• Performs additional responsibility as directed.

Behavioral Standards

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serves as a role model within the company.
• Exhibits positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Exhibits a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handles difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Holds self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Acts as a preceptor as requested.
• Participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adheres to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Qualifications

• Graduate of an AHIMA coding program, RHIT or RHIA program.
• AS or BS degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years inpatient coding experience preferred or equivalent