HIM Coder CCS RHIT or RHIA preferred - Mt. Holly (Full Time, Remote)

Virtua; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an HIM Coder to accurately code and abstract hospital medical records including various patient types. Candidates should have at least two years of experience and a relevant certification is preferred. The role is full-time and offers a remote work option, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical and prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detail oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• AHIMA Certification: CCS, RHIA, or RHIT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately reviews and codes hospital medical records using ICD-10-CM and CPT-4.
• Records include various patient types and must adhere to guidelines.
• Utilizes ongoing knowledge of DRGs to validate assignments.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/Medical terminology

Coding education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Electronic legal health record system

Job description

HIM Coder CCS RHIT or RHIA preferred - Mt. Holly (Full Time, Remote)

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

Job Summary:

Codes and abstracts hospital medical records (including Inpatients, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department) for diagnostic and procedural coding. Utilizes federal, state procedures/guidelines to assure accuracy of coding and abstracting and productivity standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Accurately reviews each record and knowledgeably utilizes ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT-4, and encoder to accurately code all significant diagnoses and procedures according to American Hospital Association (AHA), American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) hospital specific guidelines and rules/conventions.
• Records coded include Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Sequences principal (or first-listed) diagnosis and principal procedures according to documentation found in the medical records and UHDDS definitions.
• Utilizes ongoing knowledge and reference material regarding DRGs to validate DRG assignments.
• Accurately utilizes written federal and state regulations and written guidelines regarding definitions and prioritizing of abstract data elements to assure uniformity of database.
• Records abstracted include Inpatient, Observation, Outpatient Surgery, Invasive Outpatients, and Emergency Department. Verifies and/or abstracts required data into computer system according to procedure.
• Participates in maintaining DNB and accounts receivable goal.
• Maintains department level competencies. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years inpatient records coding experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform functions in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to be detailed oriented and perform tasks at a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate good communication and team work skills.
• Previous experience with an electronic legal health record system preferred.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Anatomy & Physiology/ Medical terminology required.
• Coding education preferred or equivalent in years of experience.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

• AHIMA Certification: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) preferred

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Virtua is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.