Coder - HIM - Full Time

Broadlawns; Iowa; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Health insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center in Iowa is seeking a full-time Coder (HIM) to analyze inpatient, observation and outpatient records and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes. The role involves determining DRG/APG/APC classifications, validating codes after discharge, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure accurate coding.

A two-year degree in health information management and RHIA/RHIT or CCS/CPC certification are preferred, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Two year degree in health information management or equivalent.
• RHIA/RHIT or CCS/CPC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inpatient, observation, and outpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Determine DRG, APG, and APC assignments for proper reimbursement.
• Validate codes and DRG assignments after discharge and support accuracy initiatives.
• Interact with physicians and staff to ensure accurate coding and documentation.
• Enter CPT codes accurately into the charge entry system.
• Assist in cross-training staff within the MIM department for concurrent reviews.

Skills

ICD-10-CM coding

CPT coding

Medical terminology

Education

Two year degree in health information management

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Coder - HIM - Full TimeThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.### Coder - HIM - Full TimeApply: Main Facility: Iowa-Remote: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R26\\_0000000794**The Broadlawns Medical Center** campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!**General Description**Analyzes inpatient, observation, and outpatient records to determine appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT codes assignments to reflect patient diagnoses and procedures. This information is used for reimbursement as well as statistical purposes. Assigns DRG, ambulatory patient groups (APG) and ambulatory patient classifications (APC) to appropriate patient cases. Provides feedback to medical and ancillary staff and serves as a resource to the facility with regard to inpatient, observation, and outpatient coding. **Characteristic Duties**1. Thoroughly reviews medical records to ascertain all diagnoses/procedures.2. Utilizes computerized coding/abstracting software program to determine appropriate sequence and optimal DRG, APG, APC assignment allowable under the federal and state payment systems.3. Validates codes and DRG assignment after discharge.4. Apprises the supervisor of any problems regarding Performance Improvement, Utilization Management, Infection Control and Risk Management review activities during the course of review.5. Communicates with physicians and other staff in a professional, tactful manner.6. Monitors status of encounters for appropriate code assignment and works with Patient Financial Services to expedite final billing.7. Participates in ongoing continuing education with respect to ICD-10-CM and CPT coding as well as DRG, APG, and APC assignment.8. Assists in cross training staff in the MIM Department for concurrent review processes and outpatient processes.9. Acts as a liaison and serves as a resource to the medical, social services and nursing staff, and other ancillary departments as necessary.10. Retrieves data for monitoring and evaluation studies, assists in data collection for external agencies as necessary. **Performance Standards**1. Fills in required fields on abstract accurately and consistently.2. Meets productivity standards for finalizing Inpatient/Outpatient and Clinic accounts at a minimum rate of 90%.3. Meets accuracy standard of having 95% of principal/secondary diagnoses and procedures appropriately/correctly coded.4. Accurately enters CPT codes into charge entry screen in Meditech consistently. **Minimum Qualifications**1. Two year degree in health information management or equivalent combination of education and experience.2. Accreditation as a RHIA or RHIT or certification as a CCS, CCA, CPC or equivalent. **Preferred Qualifications**1. Professional certification by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as a CCS.2. Professional certification by the American Association of Professional Codes (AAPC) as a CPC.3. One year of previous experience with ICD-10-CM and or HCPCS/CPT coding. **Work Shift**8a-4:30p (United States of America)**Benefits (FT/PT)*** Retirement - IPERS* Education Assistance* Employee Health & Wellness* PTO* Free Parking* Health Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* 529 College Savings Plan* And more!*Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer*