Healthcare Coder - ICD-10-CM/CPT Expert (Great Benefits)

Broadlawns Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Health insurance

PTO

Free parking

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a skilled Health Information Management coder to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for inpatient, observation and outpatient records. You will use advanced coding software to determine DRG/APG/APC classifications, ensuring accurate and timely billing.

Responsibilities include validating codes after discharge, communicating with physicians and staff, and maintaining ongoing education on coding standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient, observation and outpatient records to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.
• Use coding/abstracting software to determine DRG, APG, APC assignments.
• Validate codes and DRG assignment after discharge.
• Inform supervisor of issues related to Performance Improvement, Utilization Management, Infection Control and Risk Management.
• Communicate with physicians and staff professionally.
• Monitor encounters for correct code assignment and assist with billing workflows.
• Participate in continuing education on ICD-10-CM, CPT coding, DRG/APG/APC.
• Cross-train MIM Department staff for concurrent review and outpatient processes.
• Serve as liaison to medical, social services and nursing staff and other departments.
• Retrieve data for monitoring and evaluation studies and external reports.

Skills

Medical coding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AS in health information management

RHIA/RHIT or CCS/CCA/CPC certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a skilled Health Information Management coder to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for inpatient, observation and outpatient records. You will use advanced coding software to determine DRG/APG/APC classifications, ensuring accurate and timely billing.

Responsibilities include validating codes after discharge, communicating with physicians and staff, and maintaining ongoing education on coding standards.