Facility Coder-Him (PRN)

NKC Health; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health in North Kansas City, MO seeks an HIM Facility Coder to maintain clinical databases through coding and abstracting medical records. You will assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in line with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies, ensuring precise first and second diagnoses and procedures.

Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy, and support claim processing while aiming for high quality and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of facility medical coding and/or billing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Official Coding Guidelines and CMS guidelines.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance and reimbursement guidelines.
• Proficient computer skills, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical databases through coding and abstracting of medical records.
• Assign CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy and ensure claim processing.
• Receive and respond to educational feedback identified by Coding Compliance and Education.
• Achieve quality and quantity production standards, maintain knowledge of medical record and provider documentation to maximize coding specificity with query opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Excel

Education

Associate in Health Information Management

Associate in Related Field

Equivalent Experience

Tools

3M

Oracle Cerner

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the HIM Department Director and Coding Supervisor, maintains clinical databases through coding and abstracting of medical records. Assigns appropriate CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS codes in accordance with Official Coding Guidelines, CMS guidelines and internal policies. Demonstrates ability to determine first listed diagnosis, secondary diagnosis, and surgical procedures. The HIM Facility Coder collaborates with Revenue Integrity and Patient Financial Services to resolve edits, verify code accuracy and ensure claim processing. Receives and responds to educational feedback identified by Coding Compliance and Education. Achieves quality and quantity production standards, participates in professional development efforts, and maintains knowledge of medical record and provider documentation to maximize coding specificity with query opportunities.

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years of facility medical coding and/or billing experience preferred. Proficient knowledge of 3M and Oracle Cerner preferred. Working knowledge of Official Coding Guidelines and CMS guidelines. Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, compliance and reimbursement guidelines.

SPECIALSKILLS:

Proficient computer skills, including Excel. Ability to learn and adapt to new software systems.

OTHER:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work well within a team and independently.

LICENSE/CERT:

Preferred: CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator), RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)

EDUCATION:

Required: Associates - Health Information Management, Associates - Related Field, Equivalent Experience - equivalent combination of professional certification & job experience.