Coding Specialist III - HIM

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking an inpatient Coding Specialist III—HIM to code inpatient accounts using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS. This role ensures accurate, complete, and specific coding with MS-DRG assignment while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a two-year coding coursework, at least two years inpatient coding experience, and RHIT/CCS or equivalent certification. Strong communication with physicians and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Inpatient coding experience and ICD-10-CM/PCS knowledge required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with physicians and staff; HIPAA compliance essential.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Code inpatient accounts using ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• Verify accuracy, completeness, specificity of codes; assign MS-DRGs.
• Query physicians for documentation clarification; collaborate with CDI staff.
• Support process and quality improvement initiatives; adhere to coding guidelines.

Education

Two-year coding coursework

Tools

Encoders

CAC

EHRs

Job description

Day (United States of America) Coding Specialist III - HIM The Coding Specialist III is responsible for the coding of all Inpatient accounts using ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM code sets. This includes but is not limited to Trauma, Obstetric, and Psychiatric accounts. This Specialist will also verify and ensure the accuracy, completeness, specificity, and appropriateness of diagnosis and procedure codes; and MS-DRG assignment based on services rendered and documentation provided.

• Minimum two (2) year college coding course including anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and ICD-10-CM and PCS
• Minimum 2 years inpatient coding in an acute care setting.
• RHIT, RHIA, CCS or equivalent certification required.
• Knowledge of Local Coverage Determinations and National Coverage Determinations
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with physicians, colleagues, and ancillary departments required
• The ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, and implement daily tasks, must be a self starter and be able to work with minimal supervision
• The ability to handle multiple responsibilities and tasks in stressful situations
• Problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• The ability to maintain confidentiality, knowledge of HIPAA laws
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10 PCS trained with an accuracy rating of 95%. Experience with Encoders, CAC, EHRs and general computer skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, superior data entry skills and team oriented work ethics
• Review medical record information and documentation for appropriate code assignment including principal diagnosis, co-morbidities and complications, secondary conditions and procedures.
• Query attending physicians for documentation and diagnostic clarification
• Work closely with CDI staff to improve physician documentation
• Support and participate in process and quality improvement initiatives
• Abide by the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and adhere to official coding guidelines

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