Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cook Children's Health Care System is a healthcare organization seeking a HIM Coder Analyst I. The role reviews medical records, assigns ICD-10-CMPCS and CPT 4 codes, abstracts information for billing and reporting, and collaborates with providers and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate documentation and coding.
Responsibilities
- Reviews and interprets patient medical record documentation to identify pertinent diagnoses and procedures and assigns ICD-10-CMPCS and CPT 4 codes accurately and timely to the highest level of specificity based upon physician documentation for emergency department, outpatient clinic as the major responsibility and may assist with ambulatory surgery designated as simple cases
- The HIM Coder Analyst I abstracts specified information from the patient medical record, enters the data into the electronic health record system for billing and use in all types of company reporting
- The HIM Coder Analyst I communicates with physicians and other providers regarding documentation requirements and collaborates with Clinical Documentation Specialists regarding documentation and coding requirements
- Maintains current knowledge of coding and documentation changes, rules and guidelines
- A successful candidate would have the ability to work well independently and productively with minimal guidance and without direct supervision
- The HIM Coder Analyst I is highly detail oriented, can remain focused with good organization, interpersonal and communication skills
- They can maintain confidentiality, are goal oriented, flexible, and energetic
- Demonstrates coding, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to solve problems appropriately using job knowledge and current policies and procedures
Skills
- One (1) year current and continuous full time ICD-10 & CPT-4 coding experience
- Technically competent and fluent knowledge in navigation of electronic health record applications, automated encoders, and other software applications and hardware required for job role required
- Microsoft Office Excel and Word
- Demonstrated coding knowledge and proficiency is required through on-site skills assessment with a passing score of 90% accuracy prior to hire
- ICD-10: 1 year (Required)
- CPT coding: 1 year (Required)
- Emergency Department coding: 1 year (Required)
- RHIT, RHIA, CCS or CPC certification (Required)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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