Medical Records Coder - Certified - Onsite Position

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital; Seneca, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital seeks a Medical Records Coder - Certified for onsite role in Seneca, KS. The coder will assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes for OP charts and ensure accurate discharge data.

Responsibilities include maintaining EHR, collaborating with departments, reviewing scans, handling release of information, and participating in education sessions. RHIT preferred; Coding Certification required; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous directly related training and experience preferred
• Education: High School or equivalent
• Req. Cert./ Certification as RHIT preferred but not required (must be attending classes to obtain in future though). Coding Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient's charts and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes for OP charts.
• Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data. Incorporate use of LCDs and NCDs for medically necessary services. Able to use NCCI edits and MUEs for correct coding.
• Inputs abstract data and codes into computer.
• Assists in maintaining electronic health record.
• Good communication skills with fellow departments on reports/charges needed on an encounter.
• Verify scanned image quality as coding charts for accuracy on appropriate FIN, etc.
• Completes release of information requests as necessary.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Back-up for birth certificate completion.
• Attends meetings and training as required
• Any other duties as requested by Department Director

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School or equivalent

RHIT certification preferred but not required

Coding Certification required

Job description

Medical Records Coder - Certified - Onsite Position

Seneca, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1008

JOB TITLE: HIM IP and/or OP DEPARTMENT: HIM

FLSA: Hourly

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Health Information Manager

Responsible for: Does not supervise other employees

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital Departments and the Medical Staff

JOB SUMMARY:

Assigns diagnostic and procedure codes to records of discharged patients and forwards reports as required. Also, performs other duties as directed by the HIM director.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Previous directly related training and experience preferred

Education: High School or equivalent

Req. Cert./ Certification as RHIT preferred but not required (must be attending classes to obtain in future though). Coding Certification required.

Registration:

JOB DUTIES:

(This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Reviews patient's charts and assigns appropriate ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CPT codes for OP charts.
• Determines the sequence of diagnoses according to uniform hospital discharge data. Incorporate use of LCDs and NCDs for medically necessary services. Able to use NCCI edits and MUEs for correct coding.
• Inputs abstract data and codes into computer.
• Assists in maintaining electronic health record.
• Good communication skills with fellow departments on reports/charges needed on an encounter.
• Verify scanned image quality as coding charts for accuracy on appropriate FIN, etc.
• Completes release of information requests as necessary.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Back-up for birth certificate completion.
• Attends meetings and training as required
• Any other duties as requested by Department Director