Responsibilities

The Certified Coder accurately codes all diagnoses and procedures in the medical record and abstracts relevant information from these medical records. The Certified Coder uses this information to form the basis of a patient information system relating to the clinical care of the patient. The Certified Coders schedule is:

Essential Functions:

Reviews medical records to apply codes for diagnoses and operative and diagnostic procedures according to the current edition of the International Classification of Diseases and Operations and in the HCPCS CPT-4 coding system to ensure information for billing and data collection purposes is accurate, utilizing the hospital's coding software.
Maintains an average productivity rate of 2 inpatient charts per hour and 7 outpatient charts per hour.
Provides Coding Manager with productivity statistics and quality results on a biweekly basis.
Abstracts relevant information from each medical record using UHDDS definitions for input into MEDITECH EMR to provide data for the processing of reports.
Reviews incomplete record files for the completion of diagnostic information by the physician and the application of codes by the coding technician.
Participates in second-level chart reviews andauditing peer-coded medical records to ensure completeness, quality and accuracy of coded medical records.
Works closely with Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to retrieve pertinent documentation from clinicians to ensure quality, consistency and integrity of medical record documentation.
Possesses a good level level of understanding of the DRG validation procedure and DRG information for inpatient coding. Possesses a good understanding of CPT guidelines for outpatient coding, ensuring that the accuracy rate of 95% is maintained.
Performs DRG validations on all appropriate charts to ensure that these charts will meet all requirements of outside review and regulatory agency requirements.
Possesses the ability to work at the hospital or remotely and maintain accountability and consistency of assigned work.
Alerts Coding Manager of any charts that may be a potential liability to the Hospital.
Participates in all performance improvement functions and department meetings assigned by the Coding Manger and HIM Director.
Participates in continuing education programs specific to coding and abstracting functions, as assigned by the Coding Manager.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma and 1-3 years of experience required.
Associate's degree, health record technology program, equivalent approved courses of AHIMA, or comparable work experience and minimum of one year of experience in coding, abstracting and gathering statistical data in a healthcare setting preferred.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

CC-A or CCS required upon hire.
RHIA or RHIT preferred upon hire.

BENEFITS:

Medical, free dental, vision insurance for full time and part time
403B
Pension plan
On-site discounted child care center
Tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per year
Free life insurance
Free parking
Paid time off
Sick time
Flexible spending accounts
Employee referral bonus

Apply Now

Grand View Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Career, Employment, Jobs, Opening, Staff, Department, Unit, Office, Occupation, Compensation, Salary, Benefits, Hospital, Health Care, Clinic, Healthcare, Physician, Medical, Clinical, Registered Health Information Administrator, Registered Health Information Technician, Technologist, RHIA, RHIT, Tech, Accredited Record Technician, ART, Certified Medication Technician, Clerical, Coding, Coder, Medical Billing, EMR, Electronic Medical Record, Certified Coding Specialist, CCS, CCS-P, Certified Procedural Coder, CPC, Certified Coding Analyst, CCA

"At Grand View, you are more than just a number. You are a person… a professional with a voice."

Heather M., Physical Therapist

More Jobs

Hospital Chaplain, Per Diem | Per Diem, Nights - Non-Committed - On-call, 4pm-8am & some weekends

Hot Jobs

Trauma Advanced Practice Provider - Full Time | Grand View Surgeons | Full Time, Variable - Variable shifts, 13-hour or 25-hour shifts, days, nights, weekend & holiday rotation

Advanced Practice Provider for Hospital Medicine, Days | Hospitalists LAMA | Full Time, Days - 7am-7pm, 7 on/7 off schedule