Certified Medical Records Coder - ICD-10/CPT Expert

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital; Seneca (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is seeking an HIM IP and/or OP Coding specialist in the Health Information Management department. The role assigns diagnoses and procedure codes for discharged patients and forwards reports as required, while performing related duties per HIM director’s instructions.

Required: High School diploma; Coding Certification. RHIT preferred but not required while pursuing; prior related training/experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous directly related training and experience preferred
• Education: High School or equivalent
• Certifications: RHIT preferred but not required; Coding Certification required

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient charts and assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes for OP charts.
• Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to discharge data; applies LCDs/NCDs and uses NCCI edits and MUEs.
• Inputs abstract data and codes into computer systems.
• Assists in maintaining electronic health records.
• Maintains good communication with other departments regarding reports and charges.
• Verifies scanned image quality of coding charts for accuracy.
• Completes release of information requests as necessary.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Back-up for birth certificate completion.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs any other duties as requested by Department Director

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

ICD-10-PCS coding

CPT coding

EHR data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

RHIT certification preferred

Coding Certification required

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is seeking an HIM IP and/or OP Coding specialist in the Health Information Management department. The role assigns diagnoses and procedure codes for discharged patients and forwards reports as required, while performing related duties per HIM director’s instructions.

Required: High School diploma; Coding Certification. RHIT preferred but not required while pursuing; prior related training/experience preferred.