Coding Specialist IV

AHIMA; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A health information management organization in Germany is seeking a coding specialist to abstract clinical data from medical records. The role requires proficiency in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS coding, along with relevant certifications. Candidates should have at least two years of inpatient coding experience and be able to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This position is vital to facilitate reimbursement and maintain proper documentation standards.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• RHIT, CCS or CCA certification is required.
• Minimum of two years inpatient coding experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Abstract clinical data from inpatient and outpatient records to support coding.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory mandates and standards.
• Utilize computer applications and coding software.

Kenntnisse

ICD-10-CM coding

HCPCS coding

Computer applications proficiency

Documentation validation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Coding and abstracting software

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The purpose of this position is to abstract clinical data from inpatient and outpatient records to facilitate reimbursement and data collection activities.

Responsibilities

1. Abstracts pertinent information from inpatient and 96% same day surgery records to assign the ICD-10-CM and HCPCS codes in compliance with all regulatory mandates and inpatient reporting requirements and accurately enters this information in the hospital's abstracting software. When services are not documented appropriately seeks to obtain proper documentation in a timely manner.


2. Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by The American Health Information Management Association and reports any and all concerns involving compliance issues to the Director of Health Information Services or via the compliance hotline.


3. Demonstrates competency in the use of computer applications and APC grouper software, OCE edits and all coding and abstracting software and hardware currently in use in the Health Information Services Department.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent


• Certification: RHIT, CCS or CCA certification required.


• Experience: Minimum of two years inpatient coding experience in ICD-10-CM and HCPCS preferred.