Inpatient Coder
Position Summary: Review clinical documentation and diagnostic results to extract data and apply appropriate ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes for billing, internal and external reporting, research, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrate knowledge of reimbursement methodologies and apply these to assigned charts to optimize reimbursement and/or resolve regulatory edits. Resolve error reports associated with billing process, identify and report error patterns, and, when necessary, assist in design and implementation of workflow changes to reduce billing errors. Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications: • One of the following certifications is required: Applicable advance coding certification credential includes: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Hospital Based (CPC-H), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice CPC-A, or a specialty coding certification. · Candidate with Associate degree from the and accredited American Health Information Management Associates (AHIMA) are required to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam within 1 year of hire • At least 2 years of progressive coding experience in a hospital or multi-specialty physician practice setting preferred. • For HOMECARE: Homecare Diagnosis Coding Specialist (HCS-D) certification required within 16 months of hire. Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
• One of the following certifications is required: Applicable advance coding certification credential includes: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder Hospital Based (CPC-H), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Professional Coder Apprentice CPC-A, or a specialty coding certification. · Candidate with Associate degree from the and accredited American Health Information Management Associates (AHIMA) are required to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam within 1 year of hire • At least 2 years of progressive coding experience in a hospital or multi-specialty physician practice setting Preferred • Full CPC certification must be obtained within 24 months if employee holds CPC-A from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) at time of hire. • For HOMECARE: Homecare Diagnosis Coding Specialist (HCS-D) certification required within 16 months of hire. Grandfather Clause: •If hired on or before September 30, 2018, 2 years of relevant work experience and one of the following coding certification credentials: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Coder - Hospital Based (CPC-H), Certified Medical Coder (CMC), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or a specialty coding certification and Associate’s degree in Health Information Management are required.
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S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$21.50 - $30.00CITY:
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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.