ICD-10 CODER-DRG/APC SPEC

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in Dayton, OH seeks an ICD-10 coder to perform DRG/APC coding and abstracting for inpatient visits or specialty outpatient surgery/observation, ensuring accurate DRG/APC assignments.

The role requires collaboration with Clinical Documentation Specialists to improve documentation and billing accuracy, adherence to AHIMA standards, and billing follow-up. An Associate Degree in Health Information Management and ICD-10 coursework proof are required.

Qualifications

• Proof of completion of an ICD-10 course required.
• Minimum of one year of inpatient coding or outpatient coding experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, and familiar with keyboard.
• Score of 80% or higher on the Inpatient Coding test.

Responsibilities

• Code and abstract inpatient visits or specialty outpatient surgery/observation visits based on physician documentation.
• Collaborate with Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure proper documentation for accurate DRG/APC assignment.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts for billing and ensure compliance with HIMS policies and procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Data entry skills

Keyboarding proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Inpatient coding test

Education

Associate Degree in Health Information Management

Job description

ICD-10 CODER-DRG/APC SPECHEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENTFULL-TIME / 8A-4:30P / 80 HOURS PER PAYSYSTEM SUPPORT- MVHUnder the general direction of the Coding Supervisor of Health Information Management Services, this employee is responsible for the coding and abstracting of all Inpatient visits or Specialty Outpatient Surgery/Observation visits or both based on physician documentation in the Medical Record. He/she is responsible for collaborating with the Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure appropriate documentation to validate accurate diagnostic and procedural information on each inpatient record. Accurate coding/abstracting and correct DRG or APC assignment is expected while adhering to the guidelines of the current coding classification systems and AHIMA’s Standards for Ethical Coding. He/She is also responsible for following up on outstanding accounts for billing. All work is carried out in accordance with The Joint Commission on Accreditation of the Healthcare Organizations and Premier Health Partners HIMS approved policies and proceduresEducation: Associate Degree in Health Information Management. Proof of completion of an ICD-10 course required.Certification: RHIT or RHIA or CCS requiredExperience: Minimum of one year of inpatient coding or Outpatient experience under Prospective Payment System and demonstration of competence using documentation enhancement/DRG management principles. Knowledge of medical terminology, data entry skills, and familiar with use of keyboard.Skills/Other: A score of 80% or higher on the Inpatient Coding test.Good interpersonal skill and communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Effective oral and written communication.Self-control, tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, and flexibility.