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A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Inpatient Coder responsible for coding medical information according to established guidelines. The ideal candidate will have certifications in health information management and experience in inpatient coding, working to ensure accurate data collection for billing and compliance purposes.
Codes medical information into the organization billing/abstracting systems and to complete the coding function through established best practice processes and professional and regulatory coding guidelines. Performs Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation. Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. Codes for multiple facilities. Adheres to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Data reported by this incumbent is used to meet licensure requirements, is used for statistical purposes, and for financial and billing purposes. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
Minimum Requirements
In Lieu Of
In lieu of the above experience and requirements, successful completion of the IP Coder Associate program, coder associates will be accepted.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other approved coding credential.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities