Inpatient Coder 1 [Remote], Health Information Management, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a HIM Inpatient Coder to join their dedicated team. This role involves reviewing clinical documentation and accurately coding in-patient health records using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes. You will ensure that all accounts are coded correctly for appropriate reimbursement while adhering to established guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment committed to excellence in patient care. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare coding, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a respected medical system.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related experience required, with 1 year of acute care coding preferred.
• Must have HIM/Coding Credentials and/or Certification by AHIMA or AAPC.

Responsibilities

• Review and code in-patient medical records using ICD-9/ICD-10.
• Ensure accurate coding for reimbursement and data collection.
• Meet productivity standards and maintain coding accuracy.

Skills

ICD-9 coding

ICD-10 coding

Medical record review

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

AHIMA Guidelines

AAPC Coding Guidelines

Job description

Department: Health Information Management

Address: 1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details: Monday to Friday, 7.30 AM to 4 PM [Remote]

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

HIM Inpatient Coder 1 is responsible for reviewing the clinical documentation contained in the in-patient health records to accurately assign and sequence ICD-9 diagnostic and ICD-9 procedure codes to inpatient records for use in reimbursement and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Has the knowledge and experience to code in-patient medical records using ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 code set.
• Ensures all accounts are coded correctly, which will provide an accurate MS-DRG or APR-DRG for appropriate reimbursement.
• Ensures all accounts are coded within 4 days of the patient's discharge date, meeting productivity standards according to AHIMA Guidelines depending on record type.
• Verifies patient information to identify any discrepancies and ensures that all codes and any other abstracted information is applied to the appropriate patient's encounter.
• While reviewing the record for coding purposes, serves as a quality reviewer, and identifies any documents not belonging to the patient, or the correct patient's encounter.
• Ensures the accuracy when using the appropriate modifiers while coding out patient's encounters.
• Assesses documentation and if necessary queries the physician for additional information when indicated to clarify a diagnosis, symptom or any reason for services provided, according to Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinics.
• Makes sure all codes are utilized to reflect the care rendered to the patient which in return will ensure patient safety, accuracy of data retrieval and provides the organization with accurate reimbursement for the care provided to the patient.
• Recognizes and reports unusual circumstances and/or information with possible risk factors to the Coding Associate Administrator or the Coding Director.
• Meets continuing education requirements established by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) to maintain appropriate certification and competency in job skills and knowledge.
• Is actively involved in all ICD-10-CM-PCS education sessions provided by JHS, and any other outside entity approved by JHS.
• Shows competency according to education received.
• Adheres to the Standards of Excellence at all times, and respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times including the confidentiality of information, according to Administrative Policies HIPAA Guidelines and all applicable laws and regulations.

Experience

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• At least one year of prior acute care coding experience is highly preferred.

Education

• High School diploma is required.

Credentials

• Must be credentialed with an HIM/Coding Credentials and/or Certification by AHIMA or AAPC.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.