Tracking Code: 206722

HIM Coder III - Inpatient

Location: WellSpan Health, Ephrata, PA
Schedule: Full Time

Hours: M-F Days (Flexible)

Full Time: 40 hours/week

General Summary

Collects, reviews, retrieves and codes data by careful review and analysis of documentation of inpatient medical records, assigning the appropriate ICD-10 codes for the purposes of compliance with regulations, statistical compilation, clinical research, clinical care analysis, provider profiling and optimal reimbursement.

Essential Functions:

  • Reviews entire current electronic medical record for pertinent diagnoses and procedures.
  • Assigns diagnoses and procedure codes on inpatient records in accordance with established organization guidelines.
  • Uses ICD-10 CM and PCS coding methodologies following Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting using encoding software.
  • Queries physicians to clarify documentation needed for coding purposes per established departmental policy.
  • Performs abstraction of clinical and demographic data as pertinent to the account requirements.
  • Participates in documentation improvement program using 3M software and communicating with Clinical Documentation Specialist regarding DRG assignment.
  • Performs other duties that may be assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet emergency needs of the department or Hospital.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Associates Degree Preferred or
  • Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

  • 3 years inpatient coding Preferred
  • CCS certification is Preferred
  • Experience with using ICD-10-PCS coding

Licenses:

  • Certified Professional Coder Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Coding Associate Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Coding Specialist Upon Hire Required or
  • Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Required or
  • Registered Health Information Administrator Upon Hire Required or
  • Certified Professional Coder Apprentice Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of ICD-10
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology
  • Basic computer skills

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Employment Benefits

  • Sign-on incentives for new employees
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and accidental death insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • PTO bridging
  • Short-term disability
  • Educational assistance
  • Forgivable loan
  • Flexible spending
  • Credit union
  • Employee recreational activities
  • Childcare
  • Complimentary medicine discounts
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